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The Life of St. Francis - (HarperCollins Spiritual Classics) by  Bonaventure (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Life of St. Francis - (HarperCollins Spiritual Classics) by Bonaventure (Paperback)

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  • A classic work of Christian literature commissioned by the Franciscan Order in the year 1250, The Life of St. Francis by St. Bonaventure--the Tuscan scholastic theologian and the greatest Franciscan mystic after St. Francis himself--is both a biography and an enlightening and inspiring spiritual treatise.
  • Author(s): Bonaventure
  • 165 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Religious
  • Series Name: HarperCollins Spiritual Classics

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A classic work of Christian literature commissioned by the Franciscan Order in the year 1250, The Life of St. Francis "by St. Bonaventure the Tuscan scholastic theologian and the greatest Franciscan mystic after St. Francis himself is both a biography and an enlightening and inspiring spiritual treatise. A noteworthy addition to the HarperCollins Spiritual Classics series with a foreword by Donna Tartt, author of The Little Friend "and The Secret History, "this new edition of Bonaventure s The Life of St. Francis "reflects profoundly on the life of the virtues which Francis presented as the ideal of Gospel perfection."



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A classic work of Christian literature commissioned by the Franciscan Order in the year 1250, The Life of St. Francis by St. Bonaventure--the Tuscan scholastic theologian and the greatest Franciscan mystic after St. Francis himself--is both a biography and an enlightening and inspiring spiritual treatise. A noteworthy addition to the HarperCollins Spiritual Classics series with a foreword by Donna Tartt, author of The Little Friend and The Secret History, this new edition of Bonaventure's The Life of St. Francis reflects profoundly on the life of the virtues which Francis presented as the ideal of Gospel perfection.



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Bonaventure (1221-1274), an Italian theologian and monk, is widely considered the greatest Franciscan mystic after St. Francis himself. Commissioned by the Franciscan Order, Bonaventure wrote this official biography of St. Francis of Assisi in 1260 -- his riveting account is simple yet inspiring, and essential reading for those looking to understand the remarkable life and spirituality of this revered saint.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .47 Inches (D)
Weight: .42 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 165
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Religious
Series Title: HarperCollins Spiritual Classics
Publisher: HarperOne
Format: Paperback
Author: Bonaventure
Language: English
Street Date: February 1, 2005
TCIN: 77247124
UPC: 9780060576523
Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-5906
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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