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," 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.
- ISBN10 1640600191
- ISBN13 9781640600195
- Publish Date 23 October 2018
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Paraclete Press
- Edition Second
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 160
- Language English