The Cambridge companion to Francis of Assisi
By: edited by Michael J.P. Robson
Series: Cambridge companions to religion
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780521760430; 9780521757829
Subjects: RELIGION / History
Description: "Francis of Assisi (1181/82-1226) was one of the most vibrant and colourful personalities in the Middle Ages. The life of this remarkable reformer of the medieval Church was celebrated in art, drama, poetry, music, the new vernacular literature and architecture. His ideal was to enter into a restorative and enriching relationship with Jesus Christ, whom he wished to imitate in the most perfect manner, a direct and immediate goal which captured the contemporary imagination. This Companion explores the life of Francis of Assisi and his enduring legacy throughout the centuries. The first part concentrates on his life and works whilst the second explores the way in which his heritage influenced the apostolic activities of his followers in the century following his death. This book is a must-read for students and scholars of Church history, as well as medieval social and intellectual history"--
Table of contents: title: Machine generated contents note: Part I. Francis of Assisi: 1. Francis and the Franciscan movement (1181/2-1226) Michael F. Cusato; 2. The writings of Francis Michael J. P. Robson; 3. The rule and life of the lesser brothers William J. Short; 4. Francis and his hagiographical tradition Michael W. Blastic; 5. Francis and the friars' books Neslihan Şenocak; 6. Francis and the historiographical tradition in the order Annette Kehnel; 7. Francis and Clare and the emergence of the second order Jean François Godet-Calogeras; 8. Francis and the encounter with the sultan (1219) Steven J. McMichael; 9. Francis and Creation Timothy J. Johnson; Part II. The Heritage of Francis of Assisi: 10. Francis and the pursuit of learning Bert Roest; 11. The early Franciscans and the towns Jens Röhrkasten; 12. The third order of Francis Ingrid Peterson; 13. Franciscan ideals and the royal family of France (1226-1328) Sean L. Field; 14. Franciscans as papal and royal envoys to the Tartars (1245-1255) Peter Jackson; 15. Franciscan missions E. Randolph Daniel; 16. Pope John XXII, the Franciscan order and its rule Patrick Nold; 17. The ecumenical appeal of Francis Pet... Dunstan.