The Imitation of Christ
Thomas à Kempis
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The Imitation of Christ
by Thomas à Kempis
A fifteenth-century guide to the inner life, read daily for centuries. Quiet, direct advice on humility, patience and peace of mind.
- 30 daily chapters (estimated until the book is prepared)
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- Start today and you would finish about September 14, 2026
- Original text first, companion summary in modern language underneath
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