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A. G. Little

 
9781331899143: Helps for Students of History (Classic Reprint): A Guide to Franciscan Studies

Synopsis

Foundations of Franciscan Studies offers a clear, source-driven map of Franciscan origins, texts, and debates.

This concise guide surveys primary writings, chronicles, and key discussions that shaped the understanding of St. Francis and his order. Drawing on early lives, legal rules, and monumental histories, it helps readers identify authoritative sources and follow how interpretations evolved over time.

The book frames the study around the principal works and moments that define Franciscan history. It covers the authentic writings of St. Francis, the earliest lives, important chronicles, and a range of controversial writings that influenced the order’s direction. It also surveys the developing rules and how different factions within the order argued over poverty, authority, and practice, including the perspectives of the Spiritual Friars and their opponents. The discussion extends to related figures like St. Clare and the way their rules and leadership affected the Cloistered and Mendicant traditions.
  • Learn which primary texts and chronicles are foundational for Franciscan history
  • Understand the major debates over poverty, rule interpretation, and institutional relationships
  • See how later writers, legends, and poetry contribute to the Franciscan story
  • Get a sense of how different orders and groups influenced the movement
Ideal for readers seeking a reliable orientation to primary sources, this edition is valuable for students, researchers, and general readers curious about the roots and debates of the Franciscan movement.

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