Kempis, Thomas à (1380-1471)
Place of Birth: Kempen, Germany
Education and Occupation: Educated by the Brethren of the Common Life (Holland), who influenced him to enter an Augustinian monastery (1400); ordained a priest (1413)
Beliefs and Teachings: Stressed the supremacy of Christ, devotion to Christ, the inner life, and fellowship with God
Notable Accomplishment: Copied Bible four times
Writings: The Imitation of Christ
