The Spirituality of De "imitatione Christi": A Historian's Reflection on Asceticism and Mysticism in the "Devotio moderna"

This contribution examines the claim made by Rudolf van Dijk († 2015) a dozen years ago, that the reading of Thomas’s Imitatio Christi in the order of the autograph brings to light the ultimately mystical character of the work. A case could be made, indeed, for interpreting not only the book "O...

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Subtitles:"Thomas a Kempis: 550 Years of Impact"
Main Author: Goudriaan, Koen 1950- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters 2021
In: Ons geestelijk erf
Year: 2021, Volume: 91, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 293-326
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KAF Church history 1300-1500; late Middle Ages
KDA Church denominations
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