Francis Of Assisi

By Anna M. Stoddart

Book Overview

""Francis of Assisi"" is a biography written by Anna M. Stoddart that chronicles the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, a Catholic friar and preacher who founded the Franciscan Order. The book begins with Francis' early life as the son of a wealthy cloth merchant in Assisi, Italy, and his eventual decision to renounce his material possessions and dedicate himself to a life of poverty and service to God. Stoddart explores Francis' spiritual journey, including his encounters with lepers, his vision of Christ on the cross, and his stigmata. The book also delves into the founding of the Franciscan Order, Francis' relationship with the Church, and his impact on the wider world. Through extensive research and analysis of primary sources, Stoddart paints a vivid portrait of this beloved saint and his enduring legacy.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054821199X
• ISBN13: 9780548211991
• Release Date: July 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"