Summary - Salvation: Scenes from the Life of St. Francis

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Salvation: Scenes from the Life of St. Francis

St. Francis

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Pros	• Vivid descriptions and fascinating look at medieval life • Refocuses attention on Francis' teachings

Cons	• None

The Bottom Line - Novelist Valerie Martin describes the life of St. Francis of Assisi by using short, vivid scenes rather than traditional narration. Martin, who is not Catholic, not particularly religious, and not a believer in miracles tells an interesting story with real ramifications for Christianity - just as did the life of St. Francis himself.

Product Description

•	Describes the life and philosophy of St. Fancis in short, colorful stories
•	Emphasizes the power, spirituality and value of poverty which Francis taught
•	Describes the work of groups like the Cathars, the Waldensians and others

Guide Review

St. Francis St. Francis placed as much emphasis on respecting church authority as on being poor; this created contradictions, but also kept him out of trouble. He mandated that all who followed his lead were to own nothing but their habit, breeches, and a single cord. His austerity, and that of similar movements, was probably a reaction to the growing wealth and flamboyance of the medieval Church.
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