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Thomas à Kempis
AuthorBooks · Second hand1380-1471
Thomas à Kempis was a German-Dutch Catholic canon regular of the Augustinians and the author of The Imitation of Christ, one of the best known Christian devotional books. His name means "Thomas of Kempen", Kempen, Germany, being his home town.
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About Thomas à Kempis
Birth
1380
Death
1471
First book
1500
Years writing
526
Thomas à Kempis was a German-Dutch Catholic canon regular of the Augustinians and the author of The Imitation of Christ, one of the best known Christian devotional books. His name means "Thomas of Kempen", Kempen, Germany, being his home town.
Thomas à Kempis was a prominent canon regular of Saint Augustine who dedicated his life to spirituality.
His most famous work, The Imitation of Christ, is one of the most influential books in the history of Christian literature.
Born in Kempen, this prolific author wrote over 600 works throughout his lifetime.
As a mystic and theologian, his writings focus deeply on the life of Jesus Christ and meditation.
Despite living in the 15th century, his literary legacy remains a fundamental reference for spiritual life.
