02525cam a22003133u 4500 63084 UtSlPG 20260610134443.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 St. Francis of Assisi Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-08-31 The problem of St. Francis -- The world St. Francis found -- Francis the fighter -- Francis the builder -- Le jongleur de Dieu -- The little poor man -- The three orders -- The mirror of Christ -- Miracles and death -- The testament of St. Francis. Produced by Tim Lindell, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries). "St. Francis of Assisi" by G. K. Chesterton is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and significance of St. Francis, emphasizing his extraordinary character and spiritual journey. Chesterton aims to shed light on the complexities of St. Francis’s life, revealing how his actions intertwine social compassion with deep religious conviction. The opening of the book discusses the different approaches one could take in the portrayal of St. Francis, emphasizing the challenges in both secular and purely devotional interpretations. Chesterton identifies a need for understanding St. Francis as both a historical figure and a saint rooted in his Christian faith. He outlines the dichotomy between Francis’s joyful, loving spirit and his ascetic practices, suggesting that these contradictions can only be reconciled through a deeper understanding of Francis's mystical experience. As the passage unfolds, it prepares the reader for a detailed exploration of Francis's life, laying the groundwork for a narrative that balances historical context with profound personal transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63084 103908 103908