Leaving behind his wayward youth, the visionary and mystic Francesco Bernardone (1181-1226) embraced a life of utter poverty and, near the end of his life, received the stigmata - the marks of Christ's passion - on his body. He changed water into wine, preached to the birds, cured countless cripples, and wrestled with devils. Or did he? How, after so long, can we separate history from legend? Thomas of Celano was St Francis' friend and disciple. This new translation of his First Life is the earliest and most reliable account of a truly extraordinary man.
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Christopher Stace was senior classics master at Bradfield College for many years. He is a book reviewer for The Daily Telegraph and BBC Radio.
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A firm book on the life of St. Francis,
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This review is from: The First Life of St Francis of Assisi (Paperback)
St. Francis is someone everyone should know. He is a great mystic and peaceful saint and person. So get this great book if you haven't read about St. Francis.This book is as true as St. Bonaventure's original book but so much more readable. The book stays true to the life of St. Francis and therefore, it is a great and enjoyable read. The author writes of Francis's history, journeys, miracles, preaching, meditation, stigmata and death. The book is very readable and full of postscripts and notes to support the historical truth of St. Francis's life. I rated this book 4 stars because it is not complete without another very unique book titled "Simple Peace : The Spiritual Life of St. Francis of Assisi". But, Simple Peace is not complete unless you read a historical account like this book, so read Thomas Celeno's book first, then search for Simple Peace.
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Thomas of Celano Fills in Gaps,
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I ordered Thomas of Celano's First Life of St. Francis of Assisi in hopes of filling in some of the gaps between legend, fiction, and romance in many accounts of the life of St. Francis. The first and earliest account, Thomas' work is both genuine and 'testimonial'. Thomas doesn't pull any punches. He describes the joyful freedom that is normally associated with by modern writers. At the same time, he pulls no punches with Brother Francis' harsh self-discipline, his strictness with the Friars Minor, and his conflicts with his own ambitions contrasted with the Lord's. It is written early enough to be free of much of the legendary baggage ascribed to Francis, yet it is not objective. It is written by a brother who knew and loved Francis. I wish I had read this years ago.
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