The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis

The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis

⭐️This classic of Christian devotional literature has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Both Protestants and Catholics — as well as mystics and historians of religious thought — have studied these meditations on the life and teachings of Jesus, finding in them a path to prayer and spiritual guidance. Written in a candid and conversational style, The Imitation of Christ discusses liberation from worldly inclinations, recollection as a preparation for prayer, the consolations of prayer, and the place of eucharistic communion in a devout life. With its simple, readable text, this translation will appeal to new readers as well as to those already familiar with this religious classic.
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There's an audiobook version with some good ambient guitar music in the background. I can't tell what I think the writing of this book is. Is it speaking in tongues (Speaking in tongues' most concrete definition is "already interpreted wisdom, " such as when Jesus interpreted Scripture to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, or maybe the speech of the Apostles at Pentecost)? Is it preaching, as if these were homilies of Fr. Thomas A Kempis? Is it plain rebuking? Like when he calls it gossipy to have small talk about various things/people you like or dislike. What do you think, would you make a more in depth review of this?