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 book written by Vida D. Scudder. The story is set in the 13th century and follows the life of Brother John, a young man who joins the Franciscan order after being inspired by the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. The book explores the challenges and struggles faced by the early Franciscans as they strive to live a life of poverty, humility, and service to others. Brother John's journey takes him from his home in England to Italy, where he meets St. Francis and becomes one of his closest disciples. Along the way, he faces persecution, illness, and temptation, but ultimately finds peace and fulfillment in his faith and his commitment to the Franciscan way of life. The book offers a vivid and engaging portrayal of the early days of the Franciscan order and the impact of St. Francis on the lives of his followers.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: 1163177644
• ISBN13: 9781163177648
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"