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The christian pattern : or, the imitation of Jesus Christ. Vol. II. Being the genuine works of Thomas à Kempis. Containing Four Books, viz. I. The Sighs of a Penitent Soul. II. A short Christian Directory. III. Of Spiritual Exercises. IV. Of Spiritual Entertainments. Translated from the original Latin, and recommended by George Hickes, D.D. To which is prefix'd a large account of the author's life and writings, containing much of the History of those Times, never before set forth in English.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Thomas, à Kempis, 1380-1471.
Standardized Title:
Imitatio Christi. English.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Jesus Christ--Example.
Jesus Christ.
Physical Description:
1 online resource ([16],lxxiv,[6],408p.,plates )
Edition:
The second edition revised.
Other Title:
Christian pattern
Place of Publication:
London : printed for John Nicholson at the King's Arms in Little Britain, Robert Knaplock at the Angel and Crown in St. Paul's Church-Yard, and Jonah Bowyer at the Rose in Ludgate-Street, near the West end of St. Paul's Church, 1710.
Notes:
The traditional attribution to Thomas à Kempis is disputed.
A translation of: Imitatio Christi.
Probably issued as a companion volume to 'The Christian's pattern', sixth edition, 1708.
Printed by William Bowyer.
Signatures: A⁸ a-e⁸ B-2C⁸ 2D⁴.
Signatures from Maslen & Lancaster.
Reproduction of original from British Library.
Cited in:
Maslen & Lancaster. Bowyer ledgers, 50
English Short Title Catalog, T120270.
OCLC:
642322501

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