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Francis of Assisi: The Life
Augustine Thompson
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Description for Francis of Assisi: The Life
Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGX; HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 236.
This elegant and accessible biography of one of Catholicism's most beloved saints was originally published as Part 1 of Francis of Assisi: A New Biography by Augustine Thompson, O.P. It stands alone as a richly informed portrait of a man whose complex faith and commitment continue to inspire today. An introduction by Thompson places his biography in the context of continuing discussions about Francis's legacy, particularly the new Pope's decision to adopt the saint's name.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Ithaca, United States
ISBN
9780801479069
SKU
V9780801479069
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99-1
About Augustine Thompson
Augustine Thompson, O.P., is Professor of History at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California. His most recent book is Cities of God: The Religion of the Italian Communes, 1125–1325.
Reviews for Francis of Assisi: The Life
This is not a typical biography of Francis of Assisi (1181–1226). Thompson, a Dominican priest and church historian, bases his biography solidly on verifiable material. He seeks the historical Francis, not the Francis of legend, and succeeds admirably in this task. A well-written, scholarly portrait of a saint whose biography has been based too often on legends.
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