Thomas of Celano's First Life of St Francis of Assisi
Author | : Thomas (of Celano) |
Publisher | : Triangle |
Total Pages | : 188 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105110302796 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Thomas of Celano's First Life of St Francis of Assisi written by Thomas (of Celano) and published by Triangle. This book was released on 2000 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.