Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings
by Jon M. Sweeney
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Reading Francis's writings is like being "on the road" with him 800 years ago. Biographies will only take you so far. It's impossible to truly understand Francis of Assisi without reading his own words. A scholar and lover of Francis, Sweeney has added six writings to his bestselling compilation, additional texts that we're most certain came from Francis himself. Now, short writings such as "The Form of Life He Wished for Clare," "The Sermon to the Birds," and "The Source of True Joy," show more combine with Francis's Rules, letters, messages, songs, praises, canticles, and final spiritual Testament in a most ideal introduction to the saint. An expanded introduction and notes add historical and theological context. show lessTags
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Jon M. Sweeney is an award-winning author and publisher at Paraclete Press. He is also the author of thirty other books including The Pope Who Quit; The Complete Francis of Assist and The Pope's Car series for children. He is a Catholic, married to a rabbi, and their interfaith marriage has been profiled in national media. Sweeney lives in show more Milwaukee with his wife and daughters. show less
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History, Biography & Memoir
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- 271.302 — Religion History of Christianity Religious congregations and orders in church history Franciscans
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- BX891.3 .F7413 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Christian Denominations Christian Denominations Catholic Church General collected works
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