This innovative translation by William Griffin recreates the spirit of this remarkable work, bringing to life the wealth of wisdom and spiritual guidance that has made this a devotional masterpiece for Christians for over half a millenium.

Author Biography

Thomas a Kempis (1379/80-1471) was a member of the Brethren, priest, Augustinian monk, author of a dozen books, and copyist extraordinaire. He lived at and was a member of the Windesheim congregation at Agneitenberg monastery in the Netherlands for more than seventy years.