Biographies
will only take you so far. It’s impossible to truly understand
Francis of Assisi without reading his writings. Sweeney has compiled
all of the ones that we are most certain come from Francis himself,
including his first Rule of life, the Rule he wrote for the Third
Order, letters to friends, letters to people in power, messages to
all Franciscans, songs, praises, canticles, and his final spiritual
Testament. An introduction and explanatory notes throughout the book
help to put the writings into historical and theological context.
Francis
of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings
Translator:
Jon M. Sweeney
An
excellent translation of the original writings of St. Francis of
Assisi
Features
letters to friends, people in power, songs, canticles and his final
spiritual Testament
Reading
Francis’ writings is like being “on the road” with him 800
years ago
About
the Author
Jon
M. Sweeney is the author of many books including The
St. Francis Prayer Book and The Pope Who Quit: A
True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation, which was
recently optioned by HBO, Inc.
Paperback: 144 pages