The Cambridge companion to Francis of Assisi / edited by Michael J.P. Robson

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Series: Cambridge companions to religionPublication details: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2012Description: xvii, 305 p. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 0521760437
  • 9780521760430
  • 9780521757829 (pbk.)
  • 0521757827 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • Francis of Assisi
Subject(s): Summary: "Francis of Assisi (1181/82-1226) was one of the most vibrant and colourful personalities in the Middle Ages. The life of this remarkable reformer of the medieval Church was celebrated in art, drama, poetry, music, the new vernacular literature and architecture. His ideal was to enter into a restorative and enriching relationship with Jesus Christ, whom he wished to imitate in the most perfect manner, a direct and immediate goal which captured the contemporary imagination. This Companion explores the life of Francis of Assisi and his enduring legacy throughout the centuries. The first part concentrates on his life and works whilst the second explores the way in which his heritage influenced the apostolic activities of his followers in the century following his death. This book is a must-read for students and scholars of Church history, as well as medieval social and intellectual history"-- Provided by publisher.
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Standardlitteratur Johannelunds teologiska högskola Huvudbiblioteket Systematisk teologi (230-241) 230.0095 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 166116199

Includes bibliographical references (p. 288-297) and index.

"Francis of Assisi (1181/82-1226) was one of the most vibrant and colourful personalities in the Middle Ages. The life of this remarkable reformer of the medieval Church was celebrated in art, drama, poetry, music, the new vernacular literature and architecture. His ideal was to enter into a restorative and enriching relationship with Jesus Christ, whom he wished to imitate in the most perfect manner, a direct and immediate goal which captured the contemporary imagination. This Companion explores the life of Francis of Assisi and his enduring legacy throughout the centuries. The first part concentrates on his life and works whilst the second explores the way in which his heritage influenced the apostolic activities of his followers in the century following his death. This book is a must-read for students and scholars of Church history, as well as medieval social and intellectual history"-- Provided by publisher.

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