02330cam a22003253u 4500 6367 UtSlPG 20260610133151.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BX Chalippe, Candide, 1684-1757 The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-08-01 Produced by Scott Pfenninger, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Life and Legends of Saint Francis of Assisi" by Candide Chalippe is a historical account likely written in the early 18th century. The text explores the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, highlighting his spiritual journey, dedication to poverty, and legendary feats of charity and compassion towards the poor and marginalized. It emphasizes his profound connection to the teachings of Jesus Christ and portrays his transformation from a worldly youth to a revered saint. The opening of the work introduces readers to Saint Francis's early life, outlining his privileged upbringing in Assisi, Italy, as the son of a wealthy merchant. However, despite his affluence, Francis feels a deepening discontent with worldly pleasures. Following a series of prophetic dreams and divine encounters, he embraces a life of poverty, dedicates himself to service, and is prompted to rebuild the church of St. Damian. His transformation is marked by a passionate love for the poor, leading him to publicly beg for alms and eventually renounce his father's wealth in a dramatic encounter. The beginning sets the stage for a narrative rich in miracles, profound spirituality, and the enduring legacy of Francis’s teachings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226 Miracles -- Early works to 1800 Duerk, Hilarion, 1883-1954 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6367 48389 48389