Next to the Bible, The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a’ Kempis is the favorite book of Catholics throughout the world. It has served as a spiritual guide for saints since it appeard in 1418. This new, revised edition features a gold-stamped, bonded leather case with zipper, gilded pages and classic Dore images from the Life of Christ. This book speaks to the soul of every true Christian, reminding us of the fleeting nature of earthly joy as opposed to the eternity of happiness with God.