The Earliest English Translation Of The First Three Books Of The De Imitatione Christi

By John Kells Ingram

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Earliest English Translation Of The First Three Books Of The De Imitatione Christi"" is written by John K. Ingram. The book is a translation of the first three books of the De Imitatione Christi, which is a Christian devotional book written in Latin in the early 15th century. The translation is considered to be the earliest English translation of these books, and it provides readers with a unique glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of the time.The De Imitatione Christi is a book that focuses on the imitation of Christ and the importance of living a virtuous life. It is divided into four books, with the first three books focusing on the inner life of the individual, while the fourth book focuses on the Eucharist.Ingram's translation of the first three books of the De Imitatione Christi is a faithful and accurate representation of the original text. The language used in the translation is archaic and may be difficult for modern readers to understand, but it provides a valuable insight into the language and culture of the time.Overall, ""The Earliest English Translation Of The First Three Books Of The De Imitatione Christi"" is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of Christianity. It provides a unique glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of the early 15th century and is an important piece of literature in the history of English translations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162758139
• ISBN13: 9781162758138
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"