The Imitation of Christ
Brief spiritual counsels on humility, detachment and following Christ. Its direct, demanding voice invites reflection rather than hurried reading.
Prayer & Spiritual Life
Original date: c. 1420–1427 (written)
Reading level: Intermediate
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Brandon Vogt
Work title matched to the published list. The listed edition may differ.
Fr. John Hardon
Named in a secondary transcription of Hardon’s list. The printed original has not yet been checked for this work.
Taylor Marshall
Named in the New Saint Thomas Institute’s September 2014 reading plan. Edition choices may differ.
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Original catalog editions
Simon & Brown (2011), 238 pages
The Imitation of Christ