The Imitation of Christ has inspired conversion and sparked religious devotion for more than five hundred years. It is a passionate praise of God and his love, mercy, and holiness. The mediaeval monk Thomas ? Kempis demonstrates the individual's dependency on God and on the teachings of Christ, as well as the futility of life without faith, with profound personal conviction. Despite spending about 70 years of his life in the seclusion of monasteries, Thomas shows in this astounding work that he has a thorough insight of human nature. His writing is accessible to readers of all ages and nationalities.