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Francis of Assisi: The Life - Paperback, by Thompson Augustine - Very Good
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Item specifics
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- Type
- Paperback
- ISBN
- 9780801479069
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cornell University Press
ISBN-10
0801479061
ISBN-13
9780801479069
eBay Product ID (ePID)
166516174
Product Key Features
Book Title
Francis of Assisi : the Life
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Topic
Christianity / Saints & Sainthood, Cultural Heritage, Religious, Europe / Medieval
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
16 Oz
Item Length
8.3 in
Item Width
5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2013-019084
Reviews
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., "The bottom line here is that Francis (1181-1226) was not born a saint.... As Thompson portrays him, Francis was not the cloying saint given to grand gestures as depicted by filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli and others. He was a human being who has been embellished nearly out of existence. This expert biography sets the record straight."-Diane Scharper,National Catholic Reporter(February 28, 2014), It's a book that rescues the human being from hagiography, and that is, in fact, two biographies: one a purely historical one, based on contemporary accounts; and the second a review of the enormous literature of legend and spin that his Order bestowed upon him. The Francis in this book is terrifying and self-destructive, visionary, and tormented. And the way he was subsequently used--in legend and parable and hearsay--speaks not just to the imagination of the church, but to the obvious miracle of Francis's life's work., "Thompson's biography is truly an excellent piece of scholarship. He strips away the layers of drama covering the person of Francis only to reveal that his subject, in all his humanness, frustrations, and joys, is riveting in his own right."--Neslihan Senocak, Speculum (October 2014), Francis of Assisi so impressed the people of his own time that even before his death a rich field of stories, images, anecdotes, and reports of miracles had sprung up. These so enveloped the saint that many scholars have despaired of uncovering the man behind the legends. Thompson's new biography of the saint is engaging and well-written., "The bottom line here is that Francis (1181-1226) was not born a saint.... As Thompson portrays him, Francis was not the cloying saint given to grand gestures as depicted by filmmaker Franco Zeffirelli and others. He was a human being who has been embellished nearly out of existence. This expert biography sets the record straight."--Diane Scharper,National Catholic Reporter(February 28, 2014), "Thompson's biography is truly an excellent piece of scholarship. He strips away the layers of drama covering the person of Francis only to reveal that his subject, in all his humanness, frustrations, and joys, is riveting in his own right."-Neslihan Senocak, Speculum (October 2014)
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Dewey Decimal
271.302
Table Of Content
Introduction 1. "When I Was in My Sins," 1181-1205 2. The Penitent from Assisi, 1206-1209 3. The Primitive Fraternity, 1209-1215 4. Expansion and Consolidation, 1216-1220 5. Francis Returns Home, 1220-1221 6. Rules and Retirement, 1221-1223 7. The Way of the Cross, 1223-1225 8. From Penitent to Saint, 1225-1226 For Further Reading
Synopsis
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., 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.
LC Classification Number
BX4700.F6T465 2013
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