This book provides a fascinating account of the life and teachings of Thomas à Kempis and the Brothers of the Common Life, a medieval religious order that played a key role in the history of Christian spirituality. The book explores the history and philosophy of the order, and provides valuable insights into the life and thought of Thomas à Kempis. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christian spirituality and religious orders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.