<i>The Imitation of Christ</i> is one of the best known Christian books on devotion. Through its realistic delineation of the complexities of human existence, and in its soul-building optimism about the benefits of aspiring to a Christ-shaped life, <i>The Imitation of Christ</i> clearly deserves the accolade of &quot;Spiritual Classic.&quot; Although written early in the fifteenth century, the many short meditations that comprise this work remain strikingly fresh and relevant for modern readers.<br /><br />&quot;Religion&#39;s second-best seller.&quot;