Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330455983 ISBN 13: 9781330455982
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of a devout minority within the Franciscan Order known as the Spiritual Franciscans. Emerging shortly after the death of Saint Francis of Assisi, this group stood out for their unwavering commitment to his ideals of poverty and simplicity. The author meticulously traces the evolution of the Spiritual Franciscans, exploring their struggles against the increasing worldliness of the order and the attempts by the Roman Catholic Church to suppress their movement. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of medieval Europe, where religious and political power were intricately intertwined. This book explores the deep theological and philosophical debates that surrounded the Spiritual Franciscans, including their embrace of mystical interpretations of scripture and their adherence to the prophecies of Abbot Joachim of Fiore. It sheds light on the complex dynamics within the Franciscan Order, the role of papal authority, and the broader context of religious dissent in the Middle Ages. By examining the lives, beliefs, and ultimate fate of the Spiritual Franciscans, this book offers invaluable insights into the enduring tension between institutional power and individual conscience, and the challenges of remaining true to one's ideals in the face of adversity. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330455983 ISBN 13: 9781330455982
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Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330455983 ISBN 13: 9781330455982
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330455983 ISBN 13: 9781330455982
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Zustand: New. Buy with confidence! Book is in new, never-used condition 0.37.