The First Life of St. Francis: Brother Thomas of Celano
- List Price: $10.00
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge
- Publish date: 12/01/1999
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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?
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This new translation of the work of St. Francis's friend and disciple -- Thomas of Celano -- is the earliest and most reliable account of a truly extraordinary man, from the early teachings of St. Francis to his canonization and miracles. Christopher Stace provides a full introduction that describes Thomas of Celano and his relationship with the saintly man, as well as a survey of other biographical writings about St. Francis.
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