Prayers and Meditations on the Life of Christ

Prayers and Meditations on the Life of Christ is a religious devotional work written by Thomas à Kempis, German-Dutch canon regular. It presents a religious treatise concerning life, passion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, divided in two parts: Treatise I: Part I - Devout Meditations on the Life of Our Saviour Jesus Christ, and Upon the Benefits Wrought by Him for Us, With Thanksgiving Therefor Part II - Of the Passion of Christ, According to the Four Evangelists Treatise II - Prayers Concerning the Resurrection, Divided Into Two Parts: Part I - Concerning the Resurrection of Christ, and His Appearances Part II - Of the Ascension, of Pentecost, and of Certain Other Matters

Thomas à Kempis (c. 1380-1471) was a German-Dutch canon regular of the late medieval period and the author of The Imitation of Christ, one of the most popular and best known Christian devotional books. His important works include a series of sermons to the novices of St. Augustine Monastery, including Prayers and Meditations on the Life of Christ and Meditations on the Incarnation of Christ.