The Life of St. Francis of Assisi and The Treatise of Miracles
by Thomas van Celano
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A translation of the First Life of St Francis or Vita Prima of 1228, this text is in three parts. The first is devoted to the purity of St Francis's life and his teaching; the second relates the events of the last year of his life; and the third deals with his canonization and miracles. There is a full introduction with background information about Thomas of Celano and his relationship with St Francis as well as a survey of other biographical writings about St Francis.Tags
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About this version of the text: This translation is taken from M. L. Cameron, The Inquiring Pilgrim's Guide to Assisi, trans. A. G. Ferrers Howell (London, 1926). This translator loved archaic
language, but it makes for difficult modern reading. I have done a considerable amount of editing and added some notes (my notes appear in square brackets).
This text was prepared for the web by Prof. Leah Shopkow, and is used here by her permission.
About this version of the text: This translation is taken from M. L. Cameron, The Inquiring Pilgrim's Guide to Assisi, trans. A. G. Ferrers Howell (London, 1926). This translator loved archaic
language, but it makes for difficult modern reading. I have done a considerable amount of editing and added some notes (my notes appear in square brackets).
This text was prepared for the web by Prof. Leah Shopkow, and is used here by her permission.
If you would like to share your joy in this book, please Click here
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- Canonical title*
- Leben und Wunder des heiligen Franziskus von Assisi
- Original title
- Sancti Francisci Assisiensis vita et miracula
- Alternate titles*
- 1229 (Latijn) (Latijn)
- People/Characters
- Francis of Assisi
- Dedication
- In the Name of the Lord. Amen
- First words
- It is my desire to relate in an orderly manner, with pious devotion and with truth as my first consideration and guide, the acts and the life of our first consideration and guide, the acts and the life of our most blessed fat... (show all)her Francis.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)After he was blessed by St. Francid, he was suddenly so completely healed that no trace of the tumor remained.
- Original language
- Latin
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- Genres
- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, History
- DDC/MDS
- 271.3 — Religion History of Christianity Religious congregations and orders in church history Franciscans
- LCC
- BX4700 .F6 .T452 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Catholic Church Biography and portraits Individual Saints
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- Media
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- ISBNs
- 6
- ASINs
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