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Francis of Assisi: Early Documents

Francis of Assisi: Early Documents. Overview of Volumes 1, 2 & 3. Volume 1: “The Saint”. Years Covered: 1206-1239 from Francis’s Writings to The Sacred Exchange ( Sacrum Commercium ) Main Purpose of the documents in Vol. 1:

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Francis of Assisi: Early Documents

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  1. Francis of Assisi: Early Documents Overview of Volumes 1, 2 & 3

  2. Volume 1: “The Saint” • Years Covered: 1206-1239 • from Francis’s Writings to The Sacred Exchange (Sacrum Commercium) • Main Purpose of the documents in Vol. 1: • To inform the public about Francis and promote devotion to him as a new Saint • Most influential authors: • Thomas of Celano • Gregory IX

  3. Volume 2: “The Founder” • Years Covered: 1240-1270 • from The Beginning or Founding of the Order (Anonymous of Perugia) • through the writings of Bonaventure • Main Purpose of documents in Vol. 2: • To understand the intentions of Francis as the Founder of the Order • Most influential authors: • Leo, Rufino, Angelo (with Thomas of Celano) • Bonaventure

  4. Volume 3: “The Prophet” • Years Covered: 1277-1365 • Main Purpose of documents in Vol. 3: • To show how Francis was a Prophet for renewal of Church and world • Most influential authors: Spiritual Franciscans • Ubertino da Casale • Angelo Clareno • Ugolino of Montegiorgio)

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