Forerunners of Saint Francis and Other Studies

By Ellen Scott Davison

Book Overview

Forerunners of Saint Francis is a book written by Ellen Scott Davison that explores the lives of several individuals who influenced the life and teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi. The book delves into the history of the Franciscan movement and the people who paved the way for Francis, including Saint Clare of Assisi, Saint Anthony of Padua, and Saint Bonaventure. It also examines the social and political climate of the time, and how these individuals responded to the challenges they faced. The book provides a comprehensive look at the early years of the Franciscan movement and how it evolved into the influential religious order it is today. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the lives of the saints, or the Franciscan tradition.1927. This important study, the result of prolonged investigation of original sources, gives a new and strikingly vivid picture of many phases of medieval life. Part One studies the Reform Movements within the church during the 11th and 12th centuries. Part Two includes an intensely interesting study of medieval life based on troubadour songs, chronicles and documents.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: 1162620714
• ISBN13: 9781162620718
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"