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Solid, thorough, and balanced,
This review is from: St. Francis of Assisi: A Biography (Paperback)
Omer Englebert is one of few contemporary biographers of Francis of Assisi whose presentation is neither excessively romantic nor squeezed desperately into a late 20th century mould (of pure social justice and ecology). His treatment of Francis's life is accurate and balanced, often warm and humourous, and he presents a clear picture of the social, religious and political conditions of Francis's time and place. This is the best recent biography of Francis which I have seen - highly recommended.
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Englebert's classic biography is not a fictionalized version of the little saint's life, but a good, historically accurate portrait. This is one of the outstanding Francis biographies of the past century, placing the little saint's life in historical and socio-political context as few of his biographers have done. The writing may sometimes seem a little dry, but the content is full of life.I served as provincial formation director for the Anglican Third Order Franciscans in the American Province and this is a book I put on the reading list for all novices. Now I'm formation director for my SFO fraternity (Catholic secular Franciscans) and I use it in our initial formation classes and also highly recommend it all. Besides, who could resist a name like Omer Englebert? Pax et bonum!
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An Up-to-Date Biography of St. Francis of Assisi,
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This review is from: St. Francis of Assisi: A Biography (Paperback)
The author not only provides a spiritual insight into St. Francis' life but also details the many historical facts of his life. The book also has an excellent index for researching facts about St. Francis. Our Secular Franciscan Fraternity distributes this book to people inquiring into the Secular Franciscan Order
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IN St. Francis' day, the world known to the west was limited to Europe, North Africa, and the Near East, where the Crusaders had fought and traded for a century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Brother Leo, Thomas of Celano, San Damiano, Brother Giles, Friars Minor, Holy Spirit, Mary of the Angels, Rivo Torto, Roman Curia, Lord Jesus Christ, Minister General, Peter Bernardone, Poor Ladies, Cardinal Hugolin, Holy Father, Mount Subasio, Brother Pacifico, Brother Rufino, Lord God, Brother Jacopa, Friar Thomas, Holy Land, Jacques de Vitry, Bishop Guido, Caesar of Speyer New!
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IN St. Francis' day, the world known to the west was limited to Europe, North Africa, and the Near East, where the Crusaders had fought and traded for a century. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
little poor man, holy poverty, other friars, blessed father Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Brother Leo, Thomas of Celano, San Damiano, Brother Giles, Friars Minor, Holy Spirit, Mary of the Angels, Rivo Torto, Roman Curia, Lord Jesus Christ, Minister General, Peter Bernardone, Poor Ladies, Cardinal Hugolin, Holy Father, Mount Subasio, Brother Pacifico, Brother Rufino, Lord God, Brother Jacopa, Friar Thomas, Holy Land, Jacques de Vitry, Bishop Guido, Caesar of Speyer New!
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