Thomas à Kempis
1380-1471Thomas à Kempis was a German theologian, writer, and Augustinian monk born in 1380 in Kempen, Germany.
Thomas à Kempis was a German theologian, writer, and Augustinian monk born in 1380 in Kempen, Germany.
Thomas à Kempis was a German theologian, writer, and Augustinian monk born in 1380 in Kempen, Germany.
He is primarily known for his work 'The Imitation of Christ,' a devotional book that has been influential in Christian spirituality.
Kempis spent most of his life in the Agnetenberg monastery, where he wrote numerous theological and devotional works.
He passed away in 1471, leaving a lasting legacy in the history of Christian theology..