The central task of the christian life is simply this: learning day to day life like Jesus. And for practical guidance in so daunting a  tak, countless millions of believers over 600 years have cherished The imitation of Christ. Thomas a Kempi’s thoughtful and practical meditations, point the way to daily discipleship that draws Christians ever closely to the mind of God.

Hendrickson Christian Classics is planned to include all the timeless books that generations of believers have treasured. Each volume in the series if freshly retypeset, while thoughtful new prefaes explore their spiritual and historical contexts. for contemporary reader, here is an essential library of christian wisdom through the ages.