Thomas a Kempis

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition

Proper noun A German ecclesiastic, monk, and author, most famously known as the probable author of the influential Christian devotional book The Imitation of Christ. He lived from approximately 1380 to 1471.

Usage

This term is used to refer to the historical religious figure and author. * The writings of Thomas a Kempis emphasize spiritual life and devotion. * Scholars debate the exact authorship, but Thomas a Kempis is traditionally credited with The Imitation of Christ.

Advanced Usage
  • The name is sometimes used metonymically to refer to the body of work or the spiritual tradition associated with him.
    • His philosophy has a touch of Thomas a Kempis in its call to inner piety.
Variants and Related Words
  • Thomas à Kempis: An alternative spelling using the grave accent.
  • Thomas Hemerken: His birth name.
  • The Imitation of Christ (): His most famous work.
Synonyms
  • Theologian
  • Devotional writer
  • Monk
  • Ecclesiastic
Related Phrases
  • The school of Thomas a Kempis: Refers to the style or tradition of his devotional writing.
Noun
  1. German ecclesiastic (1380-1471)

Từ đồng nghĩa