St. Francis of Assisi by G. K. Chesterton
"St. Francis of Assisi" by G. K. Chesterton is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and significance of St. Francis, emphasizing his extraordinary character and spiritual journey. Chesterton aims to shed light on the complexities of St. Francis’s life, revealing how his actions intertwine social compassion with deep religious conviction. The opening of the book discusses the different approaches one could take in the
portrayal of St. Francis, emphasizing the challenges in both secular and purely devotional interpretations. Chesterton identifies a need for understanding St. Francis as both a historical figure and a saint rooted in his Christian faith. He outlines the dichotomy between Francis’s joyful, loving spirit and his ascetic practices, suggesting that these contradictions can only be reconciled through a deeper understanding of Francis's mystical experience. As the passage unfolds, it prepares the reader for a detailed exploration of Francis's life, laying the groundwork for a narrative that balances historical context with profound personal transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
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| Title | St. Francis of Assisi |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | The problem of St. Francis -- The world St. Francis found -- Francis the fighter -- Francis the builder -- Le jongleur de Dieu -- The little poor man -- The three orders -- The mirror of Christ -- Miracles and death -- The testament of St. Francis. |
| Credits |
Produced by Tim Lindell, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries). |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63084 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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