- Five books and points-of-view about Francis of Assisi reviews five books about Francis and attempts to point out what happens when we ask "Will the Real Francis of Assisi Make Himself Known?"
Our Lady enthroned and Saint Francis (1280)
Mary Enthroned with St. Francis
Cimabue in Lower Basilica
CC By 2.5
St. Francis and Companion
Preaching to the Birds
Number 15 in 'Scenes from Francis' Life by Giotto. These may be seen in the upper Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi. Source: Public Domain
Cimabue in Lower Basilica
CC By 2.5
Number 15 in 'Scenes from Francis' Life by Giotto. These may be seen in the upper Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi. Source: Public Domain
- The five books reviewed are:
- The five books reviewed are:
- Salvation: Scenes from the Life of St. Francis by Valerie Martin. Martin's book is based upon her scholarly and opinionated interpretations of the frescos in the Upper Basicila in Assisi - most by Giotto.
- The First Life of St Francis of Assisi by Thomas of Celano. Thomas was a companion of Francis' and wrote the book at the time of Francis' canonization in 1228.
- Saint Francis of Assisi by G. K. Cheston. This is not an easy "read," but a worthwhile and intelligent one.
- The Little Flowers of St. Francis by Brother Ugolino di Monte Santa Maria. This was written about a century after Francis' death and the stories are based on oral tradition. It is the basis for most of today's popular views of Francis.
- Francis of Assisi: A Revolutionary Life by Adrian House. A decent biography of Francis that is also somewhat opinionated.
- Street Scenes from Assisi, Italy illustrate images made as I poked around Assisi from the Basilicas of St. Francis and St. Clare to the small shops on the narrow streets of this ancient hillside town.
This arrangement makes the bystander lean down and look into the shrine
until face-to-face with Francis.
Source: © Georgene Moizuk Bramlage
The Virgin with the Child Jesus. She holds a white lily which is a symbol for purity.
Source: © Georgene Moizuk Bramlage
One of Assisi's many small neighborhood coffee or snack shopsSource: © Georgene Moizuk Bramlage
- Salvation: Scenes from the Life of St. Francis by Valerie Martin. Martin's book is based upon her scholarly and opinionated interpretations of the frescos in the Upper Basicila in Assisi - most by Giotto.
- The First Life of St Francis of Assisi by Thomas of Celano. Thomas was a companion of Francis' and wrote the book at the time of Francis' canonization in 1228.
- Saint Francis of Assisi by G. K. Cheston. This is not an easy "read," but a worthwhile and intelligent one.
- The Little Flowers of St. Francis by Brother Ugolino di Monte Santa Maria. This was written about a century after Francis' death and the stories are based on oral tradition. It is the basis for most of today's popular views of Francis.
- Francis of Assisi: A Revolutionary Life by Adrian House. A decent biography of Francis that is also somewhat opinionated.
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| This arrangement makes the bystander lean down and look into the shrine until face-to-face with Francis.
Source: © Georgene Moizuk Bramlage
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| The Virgin with the Child Jesus. She holds a white lily which is a symbol for purity.
Source: © Georgene Moizuk Bramlage
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| One of Assisi's many small neighborhood coffee or snack shopsSource: © Georgene Moizuk Bramlage |
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| Francis as he realizes his future is not in being a knight. Both figure and horse show torment over the impending decision. My interpretation!
Source: © Georgene Moizuk Bramlage
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