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The Coming of the Friars Minor to England and Germany

The Coming of the Friars Minor to England and Germany

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Religious BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCatholicism

ISBN10: 1162616520
ISBN13: 9781162616520
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 236
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.50 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Coming of the Friars Minor to England and Germany is a historical account of the arrival and establishment of the Franciscan order in England and Germany in the 13th century. Written by A.G. Little, the book details the early history of the Franciscans, including the life and teachings of their founder, St. Francis of Assisi. The author describes the challenges faced by the Franciscans as they sought to establish themselves in a foreign land and win the support of the local population. Little also explores the impact of the Franciscans on the religious and social landscape of England and Germany, including their role in the development of medieval art and literature. The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other historical documents, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this important period in the history of the Franciscan order.This work is the chronicles of Brother Thomas of Eccleston and Brother Jordan of Giano, which is translated from the Critical Editions. Contents: Introduction: note on the translation, Brother Thomas and his chronicle, Brother Jordan and his chronicle, manuscripts, Bother Elias and the Order, administration of a Franciscan Province; On the Coming of the Friars Minor to England; Chronicle of Brother Jordan; Bibliography. Illustrated.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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