Saint Francis
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Saint Francis

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Saint Francis

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In this Christian Encounter Series biography, author Robert West explores the life of Saint Francis, a man who lived entirely devoted to God.

Francis of Assisi has inspired the church for centuries.Francis took the gospel literally, following all that Jesus said and did without limit, and his devotion led to a life filled with miracles and wonders.

Born to a wealthy cloth merchant in Assisi, Italy, Francis didn't seem destined for the life of prayer and poverty that he chose. Bankrolled by his father, and with natural good looks and personality, Francis indulged in worldly pleasure. He had a ready wit, sang merrily, and delighted in fine clothes and showy display.Serious illness brought the young Francis to see the emptiness of his frolicking ways and led him to a life of prayer and unbridled devotion to Scripture. He gave over all his possessions to the poor and embraced a life of simplicity and poverty, transforming him from a self-centered youth to a man living for God and a model of complete obedience.

Christian Encounters, a series of biographies from Thomas Nelson Publishers, highlights important lives from all ages and areas of the Church. Some are familiar faces. Others are unexpected guests. But all, through their relationships, struggles, prayers, and desires, uniquely illuminate our shared experience.


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Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Year
2010
ISBN
9781401604509
Topic
Theology & Religion
Subtopic
Religious Biographies

Table of contents

  1. Cover Page
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. 1. Out of the Night
  7. 2. The Merchant and the Dreamer
  8. 3. The Playboy
  9. 4. The Knight of Assisi
  10. 5. From Riches to Rags
  11. 6. A New Light
  12. 7. The Chrysalis Breaks
  13. 8. Ragtag Brothers
  14. 9. The Road to Destiny
  15. 10. The Poverello and the Friars Minor
  16. 11. Clare: Lady of Light
  17. 12. A Voice in the Wilderness
  18. 13. Growing Pains
  19. 14. Legend
  20. 15. The Knight of Christ
  21. 16. Divisions and Repercussions
  22. 17. Miracles in the Shadow of Death
  23. 18. Last Days
  24. Epilogue
  25. Conclusion
  26. Notes
  27. Bibliography
  28. About the Author