The Wisdom of the Poor One of Assisi: English translation of "Sagesse d'un Pauvre"
by Leclerc, Eloi
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- ISBN 10
- 093272745X
- ISBN 13
- 9780932727459
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About This Item
Adapted from a translation of the French book "Sagesse d'un Pauvre" . Translation by Marie-Louise Johnson MD. Solid binding. Clean interiors free of markings. Light shelf wear to edges and corners. Historical Fiction. Inspirational. Christianity. 116 pages. 5.5" X 8.5" X .25" 14cm X 21.5cm X .6cm
Returning from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, St. Francis finds the order of humble friars, which he had founded, has grown so tremendously that now over 6,000 monks consider themselves "Franciscans." But St. Francis is appalled to find that with this apparent success came a total rejection of his original vision which this thriving community of friars regarded as outmoded and unsuited for their current needs. When he remonstrates, they suggest that if Francis cannot adapt to the new rules and regulations, perhaps he should go elsewhere. Rejected by the order which he founded and despondent that the vision he felt God gave him is being scorned, Francis withdraws to a mountain hermitage with his beloved Brother Leo. There in a Spartan cave during a long winter of the soul Francis arrives at new insights into what God requires of those who would follow Christ.
Returning from a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, St. Francis finds the order of humble friars, which he had founded, has grown so tremendously that now over 6,000 monks consider themselves "Franciscans." But St. Francis is appalled to find that with this apparent success came a total rejection of his original vision which this thriving community of friars regarded as outmoded and unsuited for their current needs. When he remonstrates, they suggest that if Francis cannot adapt to the new rules and regulations, perhaps he should go elsewhere. Rejected by the order which he founded and despondent that the vision he felt God gave him is being scorned, Francis withdraws to a mountain hermitage with his beloved Brother Leo. There in a Spartan cave during a long winter of the soul Francis arrives at new insights into what God requires of those who would follow Christ.
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- Bookseller
- Rainy Day Paperback Exchange (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- B25-T007
- Title
- The Wisdom of the Poor One of Assisi
- Author
- Leclerc, Eloi
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- English
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 093272745X
- ISBN 13
- 9780932727459
- Publisher
- Hope Publishing House
- Place of Publication
- Pasadena, California
- Date Published
- 1992
- Pages
- 116
- Size
- 5.5" X 8.5" X .25" 14cm X 21.5cm
- Keywords
- St. Francis, franciscans, monks, religious orders, historical fiction, christian, christianity
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