The Franciscans in the Middle Ages

by Michael J.P. Robson

Book Overview

This is the most useful survey of medieval Franciscan history available. ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW

St Francis of Assisi is one of the most admired figures of the Middle Ages - and one of the most important in the Christian church, modelling his life on the literal observance of the Gospel and recovering an emphasis on the poverty experienced by Jesus Christ. From 1217 Francis sent communities of friars throughout Christendom and launched missions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1843835150
• ISBN13: 9781843835158
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.2"