# John Gersen — The Imitation of Christ character guide

> John Gersen in The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Gersen, The Gersen, the Gersen, John Gerson

**First appearance:** 0000-dedication

## Who they are

Alternate proposed author of the work, mentioned in scholarly notes.

## Relationships

### [Jesus Christ](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/jesus_christ)

_professional_

John Gersen is referenced in relation to Jesus Christ as part of the theological tradition or authorship debate.

### [John the Baptist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_imitation_of_christ_se/characters/john_the_baptist)

_social_

John Gersen and John the Baptist are connected through name association in historical or textual notes.

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