St. Francis of Assisi

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

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).

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-08-31