# The Imitation of Christ — Character guide

> Key figures in The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis.

- [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/jesus_christ.md): Central divine figure and object of devotion throughout the text.
- [The Disciple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/narrator.md): The devout soul seeking spiritual growth and closeness to God.
- [God the Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/god_the_father.md): Heavenly Father addressed in prayer and meditation.
- [Thomas à Kempis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/thomas_kempis.md): Traditional author of The Imitation of Christ, referenced in the text.
- [John Gersen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/john_gersen.md): Alternate proposed author of the work, mentioned in scholarly notes.
- [Moses](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/moses.md): Old Testament prophet and lawgiver, cited as an example of humility.
- [John the Baptist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/john_the_baptist.md): Prophet who prepared the way for Christ, mentioned as a model of virtue.
- [Mary Magdalene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/mary_magdalene.md): Penitent follower of Christ, example of loving devotion.
- [David](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/david.md): Biblical king and psalmist, quoted frequently in prayers.
- [St. Paul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/st_paul.md): Apostle to the Gentiles, cited for teachings on the spiritual life.
- [Solomon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/solomon.md): Biblical king and author of wisdom literature, referenced for vanity of worldly things.
- [Rev. Craufurd Tait](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/the_rev_craufurd_tait.md): Editor or translator of this edition, mentioned in front matter.
- [Dean Milman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/dean_milman.md): Historical figure referenced in the introduction or notes.
- [Chevalier de Gregory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/the_chevalier_de_gregory.md): Mentioned in scholarly apparatus regarding authorship.

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