Original year of publication: 1902
Reprinted in the year: 2010

We are proud to offer the Imitation of Christ (De Imitatione Christi) in the original Latin. This treasured work of Thomas a Kempis is now available in a economical, accessible format. There are many editions of English translations of the Imitation in print- take your pick!  Like any translation, the original meaning can become clouded or distorted depending on how literal the translation is.  Since Latin is a "second language" for Roman Catholics, it is fitting that we should find ourselves able to read the great spiritual work of Thomas a Kempis in the original Latin. We consulted several different Latin editions of this work before choosing this one, which was published by Desclee in 1902. 

Since we have been unable to produce a high-quality reprint from the original edition we obtained, we have decided to re-typeset this book.  This valuable work needs to be preserved in a totally new typesetting, proper to it's importance and value throughout history. This may take us several months to a year to complete, but fortunately you do not have to wait that long to obtain this honored text. We have decided to go ahead and release the facsimile edition as-is, in expectation of the newly typeset edition which is forthcoming. We will also be offering a totally free download of the entire work, as a pdf e-book. Download it. The e-book is bookmarked for easy navigation from book to book and chapter to chapter.

 We are offering the printed edition in two different sizes.  Both in softcover, one in pocket size and one in large print.

Another thing we would like to mention is that De Imitatione Christi is also available from the Family of St. Jerome as an audio book (9 compact discs) Go to this link, click on the "VENALIA" link on the lower left, and then scroll to item number 20.

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Media Type:	Softcover Book
Dimensions:	4.25 X 6.75
Stock Number:	7402394
Price:	$19.99
Notes:	"Pocket" size book. See the large print edition below.
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Dimensions:	6 X 9
Stock Number:	7402411
Price:	$19.99
Notes:	Here is our large print edition.
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Original year of publication: 1941, 1961
Reprinted in the year: 2007

Fr. Diamond's excellent book for Learning the Latin of the Church was developed primarily from a correspondence course he taught to more than 400 individuals in the United States and 15 foreign countries.  The diversity of this group is astounding- "...used in over 50 high schools ...Carmelite Nuns, seminarians, Marist Brothers, doctors, housewives, and other lay people...". This book was desingned to be used by the average person, and the vocabulary is taken directly from the liturgy, not from "Caesar or Cicero" as the foreward to the book so prouldy states. The book originally included a small glossary.  I thought it would be quite practical and useful to combine into one volume some of Fr. Diamond's later work to augment the original glossary.  So this title includes the complete textbook and original glossary and a complete Liturgical Latin Dictionary, originally published 20 years later. Save money when you buy this combined work!

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Media Type:	Hardcover Book
Dimensions:	6" X 9"
Stock Number:	TBH04
Price:	$39.99
Notes:	Cloth hardcover with paper dusjacket. Production time is 2 to 2 ½ weeks for hardcover books.
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Media Type:	Softcover Book
Dimensions:	6 X 9
Stock Number:	TBS04
Price:	$24.99
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Original year of publication: 1941
Reprinted in the year: 2007

Fr. Diamond's excellent book for Learning the Latin of the Church was developed primarily from a correspondence course he taught to more than 400 individuals in the United States and 15 foreign countries.  The diversity of this group is astounding- "...used in over 50 high schools ...Carmelite Nuns, seminarians, Marist Brothers, doctors, housewives, and other lay people...". This book was desingned to be used by the average person, and the vocabulary is taken directly from the liturgy, not from "Caesar or Cicero" as the foreward to the book so prouldy states. Includes a small glossary.  Also see our other listing for Liturgical Latin, A Textbook and Dictionary which combines this book and Dictionary of Liturgical Latin also by Wilfrid Diamond, which has over 11,000 entries. Buy them both in one volume and save $$$.

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Media Type:	Softcover Book
Dimensions:	6" X 9"
Stock Number:	TBS02
Price:	$19.99
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Media Type:	Hardcover Book
Dimensions:	6 X 9
Stock Number:	TBH02
Price:	$34.99
Notes:	Casewrap hardcover: has a shiny, smooth laminated cover. Production time is 2 to 2 ½ weeks for hardcover books.
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Original year of publication: 1961
Reprinted in the year: 2007

Defines over 11,000 words used in the Mass, Breviary, and Psalter (including the Pius XII Psalter). Simply wonderful. How did this one ever slip out of print?! This is a Latin-English dictionary. This book is also available in the combo book Liturgical Latin, A Textbook and Dicitionary. Save $$$ when you buy the combo book.

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Media Type:	Softcover Book
Dimensions:	6" X 9"
Stock Number:	RBS05
Price:	$14.99
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Media Type:	Hardcover Book
Dimensions:	6 X 9
Stock Number:	RBH05
Price:	$29.99
Notes:	Casewrap hardcover: has a shiny, smooth laminated cover. Production time is 2 to 2 ½ weeks for hardcover books.
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