The Privilege of Poverty: Clare of Assisi, Agnes of Prague, and the Struggle for a Franciscan Rule for Women

by Joan Mueller

Book Overview

Early in the thirteenth century a young woman named Clare was so moved by the teachings of Francis of Assisi that she renounced her possessions, vowing to live a life of radical poverty. Today Clare... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0271028939
• ISBN13: 9780271028934
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Penn State University Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"