The First Life of St Francis of Assisi, Paperback by Thomas of Celano (Used)

Paperback
Used: Good
9780281052455
028105245X

Publication Date: 2000-02-18
Paperback : 176 pages
Author: Thomas of Celano
ISBN-10: 028105245X
ISBN-13: 9780281052455

Product Description 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? How, after so long, can we separate history from legend? Thomas of Celano was St Francis' friend and disciple. This new translation of his First Life is the earliest and most reliable account of a truly extraordinary man. About the Author Christopher Stace was senior classics master at Bradfield College for many years. He is a book reviewer for The Daily Telegraph and BBC Radio.