Thomas à Kempis books in order
German canon regular
- Lived
- 1380–1471
- Country
- Burgundian Netherlands
- Books
- 1
- Also writes as
- Tomáš Hemerken Kempenský
Thomas à Kempis published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is The Imitation of Christ.
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Thomas à Kempis
Non-fiction in order
The Imitation of Christ (1592)
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About Thomas à Kempis
Thomas à Kempis was a German-Dutch Catholic canon regular of the Augustinians and the author of The Imitation of Christ, one of the best known Christian devotional books. His name means "Thomas of Kempen", Kempen, Germany, being his home town.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Thomas à Kempis FAQ
- How many books has Thomas à Kempis written?
- Thomas à Kempis published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Thomas à Kempis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Imitation of Christ.
- What is Thomas à Kempis's most famous book?
- The Imitation of Christ is Thomas à Kempis's most widely read book.
- Does Thomas à Kempis write under a pen name?
- Yes: Thomas à Kempis has also published as Tomáš Hemerken Kempenský.
- Can I read Thomas à Kempis's books for free?
- Yes. 3 books by Thomas à Kempis are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.