Saint Francis of Assisi

by G. K. Chesterton

Overview

G.K. Chesterton lends his witty, astute and sardonic prose to the much loved figure of Saint Francis of Assisi. Grounding the man behind the myth he states "however wild and romantic his gyrations might appear to many, [Francis] always hung on to reason by one invisible and indestructible hair.... The great saint was sane.... He was not a mere eccentric because he was always turning towards the center and heart of the maze; he took the queerest and most zigzag shortcuts through the wood, but he was always going home." A 2002 review in the Franciscan wrote that "his opinions shine from every page. The reader is rewarded with many fresh perspectives on Francis."

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781775413776
Publisher:	The Floating Press
Publication date:	01/01/2009
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	186 KB

About the Author

G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) was an English journalist, theologian, philosopher, playwright, mystery writer, and more. Among his many great works are Saint Thomas Aquinas, The Everlasting Man, and Orthodoxy.

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Table of Contents

Chapter I The Problem of St. Francis 1

Chapter II The World St. Francis Found 7

Chapter III Francis the Fighter 19

Chapter IV Francis the Builder 29

Chapter V Le Jongleur De Dieu 39

Chapter VI The Little Poor Man 51

Chapter VII The Three Orders 63

Chapter III The Mirror of Christ 75

Chapter IX Miracles and Death 87

Chapter X The Testament of St. Francis 97