The Brethren of the Common Life

GPTKB entity

Properties (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Religious community
gptkbp:activeDuring Pastoral care
gptkbp:advocatesFor Personal piety
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Thomas_à_Kempis
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Catholic_mystics
gptkbp:availableIn 16th century
gptkbp:contributedTo gptkb:Christian_humanism
gptkbp:emphasizes Education
Moral living
gptkbp:encouraged Meditation
Artistic expression
Study of scriptures
gptkbp:established Schools
Convents
gptkbp:fosters Community service
gptkbp:founded Late 14th century
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Gerard_Groote
gptkbp:has_a Communities
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on Social justice
Personal relationship with God
Spiritual_mentorship
Inner_spirituality
gptkbp:has_a_history_of Christian_spirituality
gptkbp:has_a_role_in Theological education
Community building
Counter-Reformation
Cultural developments
gptkbp:hasMember Laypeople
Clerics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Brethren of the Common Life
gptkbp:impact Western spirituality
Education_in_Europe
gptkbp:influence Spiritual renewal movements
gptkbp:influenced Contemplative practices
Devotio Moderna
Later monastic movements
Catholic_Church_reforms
gptkbp:inspiration Mystical theology
Reformation movements
gptkbp:is_characterized_by Inclusivity
gptkbp:is_involved_in Social reform
Missionary work
Ecumenical dialogue
Literary culture
gptkbp:is_known_for Community engagement
Simplicity
Educational reforms
Intercessory prayer
Ecclesiastical reform.
Spiritual_writings
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Medieval_Christianity
Renaissance_humanism
gptkbp:location gptkb:Netherlands
gptkbp:produces Literary_works
gptkbp:promoted Charity
Spirituality
gptkbp:traditions Community living
gptkbp:training Asceticism
gptkbp:uses Vernacular language