Brother John: A Tale Of The First Franciscans

By Vida Dutton Scudder

Book Overview

""Brother John: A Tale Of The First Franciscans"" is a historical fiction novel written by Vida D. Scudder. The book is set in the 13th century and tells the story of a young man named John, who joins the Franciscan order after being inspired by the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. The novel follows John's journey as he becomes a part of the first group of Franciscans and travels with them throughout Italy, preaching and spreading the word of God. Along the way, John encounters various challenges and obstacles, including persecution from those who oppose the Franciscan order and internal conflicts within the group itself.Through John's experiences, the book explores themes such as faith, devotion, sacrifice, and the importance of living a simple and humble life. It also provides a glimpse into the early days of the Franciscan order and the impact that St. Francis had on the world.Overall, ""Brother John: A Tale Of The First Franciscans"" is a captivating and inspiring novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of the Franciscan order and the life of St. Francis of Assisi.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432575988
• ISBN13: 9781432575984
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"