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Thomas a Kempis was not an extraordinarily gifted person. He was born Thomas Hammerken, entered a monastery at the age of 19, and remained there until his death in 1471. He devoted his time to praying, studying, teaching, and hearing the confessions of people who came to the monastery. Out of his love and desire to know Christ came the classic devotional book, The Imitation of Christ. This mediation on spiritual life has become one of the most loved and trusted books in Christian literature.Taking the concepts of this spiritual classic, Beyond Self is an updated, modernized version of Books 1 and 2 of The Imitation of Christ. This book will guide you through the inspirational thoughts of Kempis, challenging you to live a life that mirrors Christ.
Thomas a Kempis
Thomas à Kempis was born Thomas Hemerken in Kempen, in the Rhineland, around 1380. He spent most of his life as an Augustinian canon regular at Mount St. Agnes, near Zwolle in the Netherlands, where he copied manuscripts, wrote, and advised novices. His community belonged to the Devotio Moderna, a reform movement that stressed simple, practical devotion and the inner life. He died in 1471. The Imitation of Christ is traditionally attributed to him, though its authorship has been debated.
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