Hidden Saints: A Study Of The Brothers Of The Common Life (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163087206)

Hidden Saints: A Study Of The Brothers Of The Common Life is a book written by S. Harvey Gem. The book provides an in-depth study of the Brothers of the Common Life, a religious community that flourished in the Netherlands and Germany during the late Middle Ages. The Brothers of the Common Life were known for their commitment to a life of simplicity and service to others, and their influence can be seen in the work of later religious figures such as Thomas ������ Kempis and Erasmus.Gem's book explores the history and beliefs of the Brothers of the Common Life, as well as their impact on the wider religious and cultural landscape of Europe. He examines the community's origins, its teachings and practices, and its role in shaping the devotional and intellectual life of the time. The book also looks at the lives of individual members of the community, including some of its most notable figures.Overall, Hidden Saints: A Study Of The Brothers Of The Common Life offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known aspect of medieval religious history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the Middle Ages, or religious communities in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: S. Harvey Gem
ISBN-10: 1163087203
ISBN-13: 9781163087206
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d