The Founders Of The New Devotion: Being The Lives Of Gerard Groote, Florentius Radewin And Their Followers (1905) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436526135)

The Founders of the New Devotion is a book written by Thomas A. Kempis and published in 1905. The book is a collection of biographies of three influential figures in the Christian faith: Gerard Groote, Florentius Radewin, and their followers. These individuals were part of a movement known as the New Devotion, which emerged in the late 14th century and focused on personal piety and a deeper spiritual connection with God. The book provides a detailed account of the lives of these individuals and their impact on the Christian faith. It explores their teachings, their struggles, and their successes in spreading the message of the New Devotion. The book also examines the broader historical context in which this movement emerged, including the political and social upheavals of the time. Overall, The Founders of the New Devotion is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of a significant period in Christian history. It offers readers a deeper understanding of the New Devotion movement and its enduring legacy in the modern world.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: Thomas a. Kempis
ISBN-10: 1436526132
ISBN-13: 9781436526135
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 316
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d