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Short, William
ISBN: 9781570752957
Format: Paperback
Publisher:Orbis Books
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Focusing on the importance of the Franciscans' founders, St Francis of Assisi and St Clare, the author offers us an historical introduction to the Order before illuminating their vision. He reflects on the key themes of the Incarnation, poverty as a way to God, suffering and healing, and of creation - humanity and nature in harmony. Along the way we meet key figures, such as Bonaventure, Angela of Foligno and John Duns Scotus, who have helped shape the tradition and bring it to life through the ages.
Focusing on the importance of the Franciscans' founders, St Francis of Assisi and St Clare, the author offers us an historical introduction to the Order before illuminating their vision. He reflects on the key themes of the Incarnation, poverty as a way to God, suffering and healing, and of creation - humanity and nature in harmony. Along the way we meet key figures, such as Bonaventure, Angela of Foligno and John Duns Scotus, who have helped shape the tradition and bring it to life through the ages.
| ISBN | 1570752958 | | DEWEY | 255.3 | | ISBN13 | 9781570752957 (What's this?) | | Pages | 128 | | Publisher | Orbis Books | | Volumes | 1 | | Imprint | ORBIS BOOKS | | Weight (grammes) | 177 | | Format | Paperback | | Height (mm) | 216 | | Publication date | 01 Aug 1999 | | Width (mm) | 136 | | Library of Congress | 99024173 | |
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| | | Acknowledgements | | 9 | | | | Preface to the Series by Philip Sheldrake | | 11 | | | | Abbreviations | | 14 | | | | Introduction | | 17 | | 1 | | 'To Follow the Footsteps of Our Lord Jesus Christ' | | 21 | | 2 | | 'The Humility of the Incarnation' | | 37 | | 3 | | 'The Poverty and Humility of Our Lord Jesus Christ' | | 58 | | 4 | | 'The Lord Led Me Among Them' | | 72 | | 5 | | 'The Spirit of Prayer and Holy Devotion' | | 81 | | 6 | | 'By Your Holy Cross, You Have Redeemed the World' | | 101 | | 7 | | 'Be Praised, My Lord, With All Your Creatures' | | 111 | | 8 | | The Franciscan Tradition Today | | 127 | | | | Notes | | 131 | | | | Selected Bibliography | | 141 |
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