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Francis of Assisi The Life

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ISBN-10: 0801479061

ISBN-13: 9780801479069

Edition: 2013

Authors: O.P. Thompson

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Francis of Assisi: The Life is an elegant and accessible biography of one of Catholicism's most beloved saints. Originally published as Part 1 of Francis of Assisi: A New Biography by Augustine Thompson, O.P., it stands alone as a richly informed portrait of a man whose complex faith and commitment continue to inspire today. A new introduction by Thompson places his biography in the context of continuing discussions about Francis's legacy, particularly the new Pope's decision to adopt the saint’s name.From reviews of Francis of Assisi: A New Biography—"This is not a typical biography of Francis of Assisi (1181–1226). Thompson, a Dominican priest and church historian, bases his biography…    
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Book details

List price: $8.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Publication date: 9/5/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 200
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English

Augustine Thompson, O.P., is Professor of History at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California. He is also the author of Cities of God: The Religion of the Italian Communes, 1125ndash;1325.