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John Wesley's Extract of The Christian's Pattern
or A Treatise on The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis (The John Wesley Collection)
Book • 2017
John Wesley's Extract of The Christian's Pattern is an edited version of Thomas à Kempis's "The Imitation of Christ".
Wesley created this extract to make the book more accessible and relevant to his Methodist followers.
The extract retains the core spiritual insights of the original while omitting elements Wesley found less pertinent or theologically problematic.
Wesley’s version emphasizes practical piety, personal devotion, and the imitation of Christ in daily life.
It encourages believers to seek holiness through prayer, self-examination, and acts of charity.
This adaptation reflects Wesley's commitment to providing resources that promote spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with God.
Wesley created this extract to make the book more accessible and relevant to his Methodist followers.
The extract retains the core spiritual insights of the original while omitting elements Wesley found less pertinent or theologically problematic.
Wesley’s version emphasizes practical piety, personal devotion, and the imitation of Christ in daily life.
It encourages believers to seek holiness through prayer, self-examination, and acts of charity.
This adaptation reflects Wesley's commitment to providing resources that promote spiritual growth and a deeper relationship with God.
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Dallas Willard
69. Solitude and Silence and the Tongue (1981)
