--- product_id: 1699721 title: "The Imitation of Christ (Dover Thrift Editions)" price: "฿582" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1699721-the-imitation-of-christ-dover-thrift-editions store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # The Imitation of Christ (Dover Thrift Editions) **Price:** ฿582 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Imitation of Christ (Dover Thrift Editions) - **How much does it cost?** ฿582 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1699721-the-imitation-of-christ-dover-thrift-editions) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Imitation of Christ (Dover Thrift Editions) [Thomas à Kempis, Aloysius Croft, Harold Bolton] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Imitation of Christ (Dover Thrift Editions) Review: Short, digestible chapters perfect for daily readings - Reads clearly and faithfully, preserving the original's meditative depth without unnecessary modernization or simplification. Great for daily reading/reflection- especially during Advent, Lent, or any season of spiritual focus. Profound insights on suffering, humility, seeking God's will, and finding true peace in Christ, rather than fleeting comforts. While rooted in Catholic tradition, its core message resonates across denominations. A must-read for anyone serious about the spiritual life. Review: Will buy copies for friends. Great book. - Great book. Translation is easy to read. Typeface is a tad small but the book is a good value. Will buy.mote for friends ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 0486431851 | | Best Sellers Rank | #4,832 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #22 in Christian Meditation Worship & Devotion (Books) #29 in Devotionals #51 in Christian Devotionals (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,844) | | Dimensions | 5.22 x 0.48 x 8.28 inches | | Edition | Thrift Editions | | ISBN-10 | 0310341833 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0486431857 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 139 pages | | Publication date | September 18, 2003 | | Publisher | Dover Publications | ## Images ![The Imitation of Christ (Dover Thrift Editions) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814QyqflbsL.jpg) ![The Imitation of Christ (Dover Thrift Editions) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/5151+ItzckL.jpg) ![The Imitation of Christ (Dover Thrift Editions) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31siwuvQLsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short, digestible chapters perfect for daily readings *by A***R on February 21, 2026* Reads clearly and faithfully, preserving the original's meditative depth without unnecessary modernization or simplification. Great for daily reading/reflection- especially during Advent, Lent, or any season of spiritual focus. Profound insights on suffering, humility, seeking God's will, and finding true peace in Christ, rather than fleeting comforts. While rooted in Catholic tradition, its core message resonates across denominations. A must-read for anyone serious about the spiritual life. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will buy copies for friends. Great book. *by D***N on March 20, 2026* Great book. Translation is easy to read. Typeface is a tad small but the book is a good value. Will buy.mote for friends ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Always keep this book close to your heart" *by W***. on April 19, 2014* ~A Carmelite Hermit/Priest once came upon me reading a copy of 'The Imitation of Christ' in the cloistered garden of the hermitage that I was living at temporarily. He sat beside me and looked at my book with a warm smile, he said "Always keep this book close to your heart, and you will never go astray". Since that day, it is rare for me to go anywhere without a well read copy of the Catholic Classic stuffed with care in my bag, and read a chapter or two every chance I get. It never gets 'old', and it's refreshing, penetrating words always "speak to me" in new and inviting ways, as if it were the first time reading that particular passage every time! I was very pleased to see these new leather zip-cover versions, as I've gone through a couple soft cover versions with daily wear and tear, in and out of the backpack, etc. There are two versions in these similar covers, two different translations by two seperate publishers. The one pictured here is my personal favorite, published by TAN, it is the same trusted and true old translation that is found in the beloved old 'Confraternity of the Precious Blood' versions.... that familiar little blue soft-covered version with stunning b&w detailed pictures to meditate upon as you read. This version was originally translated from Latin by Richard Challoner D.D., and is more true to the original translation. Though it is written in an older style of proper English, it is easy enough for most people to comprehend, and the older writing style has much artistic, poetic charm that is often times lost in some of the newer 'up-to-date' English translations. Remember, this is the second most translated and published book in history next to the Holy Bible! The other new leather zip-cover version available now looks nearly identical to this, but rather than a Cross on the front cover, it has a 'Chi Ro' design and omits the authors' name. This version, equally impressive, is put out by the Catholic Book Publishing Co., and is the same translation (edited by Clare L.Fitzpatrick) that is available in the small red hardcover version that is quite popular by the same publisher. This too is an excellent version, but the translation is much more modern and more readable by the everyday layperson, or anyone who wishes to hear this timeless wisdom in a more easily accessible version without the 'thee's, thou's, and shall's" of the aforementioned version. It's personal preference, example... first line of the TAN version = "He that followeth me, walketh not in darkness," ..... as opposed to the CBPC's version, "No one who follows Me will ever walk in darkness." (John 8:12). ~But, to be truly enlightened and touched by these timeless words of wisdom of the Spiritual Life, I reccommend buying both versions, and absorbing both as to get a better understanding of these holy and guiding words. There are those who may say that A' Kempis's writings are 'not for everyone', as most of his writings were written to give guidance to the young novitiates of his monastic order where he served as Novice Master for a time, but please do not let that turn you away from the holy and life changing power of his spiritually uplifting direction that still speaks to many today. If you have any call to any form of holiness, or just want to enhance and reinvigorate your daily spiritual life, there is no way that you can go wrong with Thomas A 'Kempis and this, his most well known and loved body of work. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Imitation of Christ (Dover Thrift Editions) - Dark Night of the Soul (Dover Thrift Editions: Religion) - The Practice of the Presence of God --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1699721-the-imitation-of-christ-dover-thrift-editions](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/1699721-the-imitation-of-christ-dover-thrift-editions) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*