02473cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000360011324500840014926400510023330000470028433600260033133700260035733800360038350000310041950800280045052015300047853400450200865300580205385600430211199900170215433448UtSlPG20260610133749.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aCostelloe, Laurence,d1870-190910aSaint Bonaventure: The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-08-16  aProduced by Don Kostuch  a"Saint Bonaventure: The Seraphic Doctor Minister-General of the Franciscan Order" by Rev. Fr. Laurence Costelloe, O.F.M. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life and contributions of Saint Bonaventure, a significant figure in the Franciscan Order, known for his profound spirituality, academic rigor, and leadership during a pivotal time in the Church. It provides insights into Bonaventure's early life, his extensive learning, and the challenges he faced as the Minister-General of the Franciscans, painting a portrait of a saint whose devotion to God was deeply intertwined with his commitment to education and community.  The opening of the work sets the stage for Bonaventure's life by reflecting on the rich spiritual environment of the 13th century, a time marked by the ethos of St. Francis and the rise of mendicant orders. It introduces Bonaventure's childhood, highlighting a miraculous incident that shaped his early faith, and transitions into his intellectual development at the University of Paris. The author emphasizes the contrast between Bonaventure's scholarly pursuits and the simplicity espoused by St. Francis, establishing a foundation for exploring how Bonaventure harmonized these elements throughout his ministry. This introduction intrigues readers with the promise of a detailed exploration of a complex figure who epitomized the blend of faith, learning, and leadership within the Franciscan tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBonaventure, Saint, Cardinal, approximately 1217-127440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33448  c74294d74294