The world of St. Francis of Assisi : essays in honor of William R. Cook / edited by Bradley R. Franco, Beth A. Mulvaney.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Cook, William R. (William Robert), 1943- honouree.

Franco, Bradley R., editor.

Mulvaney, Beth A., editor.

Series:

Medieval Franciscans ; v. 11.

The medieval Franciscans ; volume 11

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226--Influence.

Francis.

Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226.

Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.).

Genre:

Festschriften.

Physical Description:

xvi, 247 pages ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden, The Netherlands ; Boston : Brill, [2015]

Summary:

The last 23 years have seen a strong growth of interest in and study of the Franciscan vision not only in areas of philosophy, theology, and spirituality but also in its application to social, missionary and pastoral work, art, liturgy and exegesis. Building on the wealthy of new material emerging, this annual publication addresses current themes in interdisciplinary research on the Franciscan movement from its foundation down to the Catholic Reformation of the late 16th century. The World of St. Francis of Assist: Essays in Honor of William R. seeks to enrich our collective understanding of the world in which Francis lived and the ways in which Francis, together with his followers, has shaped the world ever since. Composed of thirteen essays by scholars from diverse academic disciplines, The World of St. Francis of Assisi considers Francis's legacy in art, literature and spirituality, and many of the contributions to the volume focus on the perennial application of Francis's insights to the ills of contemporary society. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 "You are Simple and Stupid": Francis of Assisi and the Rise of Merchant Capitalism / Christopher Ohan Ohan, Christopher 1

2 The Functions of Early Franciscan Art / Bradley R. Franco Franco, Bradley R. 19

3 Francis, the Sultan, and Reading an Image in Context / Gregory W. Ahlquist Ahlquist, Gregory W. 45

4 Trial by Fire: St. Francis and the Sultan in Italian Art / Alexandra Dodson Dodson, Alexandra 60

5 Illness and Imagination: The Healing Miracles of Clare of Montefalco / Sara Ritchey Ritchey, Sara 80

6 Elevated Vision: Bellini's Annunciation and the Nuns at Santa Maria dei Miracoli / Beth A. Mulvaney Mulvaney, Beth A. 100

7 Fraternal (Un)Masking: Shakespeare's Measure for Measure and Dante's Inferno 27 / Ronald B. Herzman Herzman, Ronald B. 121

8 The Pilgrimage of the Wolf: St. Francis as Peacemaker in Gubbio and Nicaragua / Weston L. Kennison Kennison, Weston L. 140

9 The Wolf of Gubbio in Context: The Igreja da Pampulha, Brazil / Mary R. McHugh McHugh, Mary R. 152

10 Histories of the Present: Interpreting the Poverty of St. Francis / Daniel J. Schultz Schultz, Daniel J. 176

11 Eyes Wide Open: Francis of Assisi and the Duty of Poverty / John K. Downey Downey, John K. 193

12 Creation and Community Consciousness: It Poverello's Intercultural and Intergenerational Insights and Inspiration / John Hart Hart, John 205

13 My Life with Francis / William R. Cook Cook, William R. 224.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789004270985

9004270981

OCLC:

893452243

Publisher Number:

99962435958