Hidden Saints : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163087206 : 1163087203 : 10 Sep 2010 : 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, Hidde