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The History Of The Franciscan Order

The History Of The Franciscan Order

Holzapfel, Herbert
Tibesar, Antonine
Brinkmann, Gervase

Hardcover

Fiction AnthologiesCatholicismGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1258509636
ISBN13: 9781258509637
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2012
Pages: 626
Weight: 3.79
Height: 1.31 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The History of the Franciscan Order by Herbert Holzapfel is a comprehensive account of the origins and evolution of the Franciscan Order, one of the most significant religious orders in the history of Christianity. The book covers the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the order, and the early years of the movement, as well as the development of the order over the centuries.Holzapfel provides a detailed analysis of the Franciscan way of life, including their commitment to poverty, humility, and service to the poor. He also discusses the various challenges that the order has faced over the years, including conflicts with the papacy, internal disputes, and the impact of the Reformation.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period in the history of the Franciscan Order. The first section focuses on the life of St. Francis and the early years of the order, while the second section covers the period from the death of St. Francis to the end of the Middle Ages. The third section covers the Renaissance and Reformation periods, while the fourth section covers the modern era.Throughout the book, Holzapfel draws on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, including historical documents, biographies, and scholarly studies. He also provides numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the people, places, and events he describes.Overall, The History of the Franciscan Order is an important contribution to the study of Christian history and the evolution of religious orders. It will be of interest to scholars, students, and anyone interested in the history of the Franciscan Order and its impact on the world.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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