""Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan Apostolate"" by Emile Gebhart is a historical account of the life and work of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan order he founded. The book explores the various aspects of Francis' life, including his early years as a wealthy merchant's son, his conversion to a life of poverty and devotion to God, and his establishment of the Franciscan order. The author also delves into the principles and practices of the Franciscan apostolate, including their commitment to poverty, humility, ...
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""Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan Apostolate"" by Emile Gebhart is a historical account of the life and work of Saint Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan order he founded. The book explores the various aspects of Francis' life, including his early years as a wealthy merchant's son, his conversion to a life of poverty and devotion to God, and his establishment of the Franciscan order. The author also delves into the principles and practices of the Franciscan apostolate, including their commitment to poverty, humility, and service to others. Throughout the book, Gebhart highlights the many ways in which Francis and the Franciscans have influenced the Catholic Church and the world at large, from their work with the poor and marginalized to their contributions to art and literature. Overall, ""Francis of Assisi and the Franciscan Apostolate"" offers a comprehensive look at one of the most important figures in Christian history and the enduring legacy of his work.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystics and Heretics in Italy at the End of the Middle Ages, by Emile Gebhart. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103714.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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