1746 The Christians Pattern + Prayers For The Sick by T. Kempis Antiquarian Book

1746 The Christians Pattern + Prayers For The Sick by T. Kempis Antiquarian Book

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1746 The Christians Pattern + Prayers For The Sick by T. Kempis Antiquarian Book

The Christians Pattern Or A Treatise Of The Imitation Of Jesus Christ. In Four Books.
Written Originally In Latin by Thomas A. Kempis
Now Render'd Into English To Which Are Added Prayers and Meditations For Sick Persons
By George Stanhope
Printed by G. Wilson: Wolverhampton 1746
Scarce Title - Rebind. Contains frontis plate + all Four "Books" + Prayers & Meditations book at the end.

"Thomas à Kempis (c1380 - 1471) was a German-Dutch Catholic canon regular of the late medieval period and the author of The Imitation of Christ , published anonymously in Latin in the Netherlands c. 1418-1427, one of the most popular and best known Christian devotional books. His name means "Thomas of Kempen", Kempen being his home town. He was a member of the Modern Devotion, a spiritual movement during the late medieval period, and a follower of Geert Groote and Florens Radewyns, the founders of the Brethren of the Common Life.

Original text block has been completely rebound in 20th century red cloth with endpapers replaced. Book commnces at title page, then frontis and concludes at Finis in Meditations. Light age toning present with the pages being overwhelmingly clean and well presented. A couple of light pencil notes present. No inscriptions. Prime candidate for a luxury rebind upgrade or enjoy as is. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 18cm x 12.5cm x 4cm - 288 pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Illustrated, 4 Books In 1 + Extra
Region: Europe
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Original text block has been completely rebound in 20th century red cloth with endpapers replaced. Book commnces at title page, then frontis and concludes at Finis in Meditations. Light age toning present with the pages being overwhelmingly clean and well presented. A couple of light pencil notes present. No inscriptions. Prime candidate for a luxury rebind upgrade or enjoy as is. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Thomas A. Kempis
Publisher: G. Wilson: Wolverhampton
Year Printed: 1746
Sub-subject: Christianity, Bibles