Saint Francis of Assisi /
The story of a rich merchant's son who was raised to become a knight in medieval Italy. Instead he abandoned his privileged life upon receiving a vision from God, preaching to humans, animals, and nature itself.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Bloomington, Ind. :
Wisdom Tales,
c2012.
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| Summary: | The story of a rich merchant's son who was raised to become a knight in medieval Italy. Instead he abandoned his privileged life upon receiving a vision from God, preaching to humans, animals, and nature itself. Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved and inspirational figures in the history of Christianity. The illustrations of award-winning author, Demi, bring to life the story of this son of a rich merchant, who abandoned all his worldly goods in order to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. Inspired by the remarkable example of his holiness, Saint Francis is venerated by millions of Christians around the world, no matter their denomination. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 v. : col. ill.; 26 x 29 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9781937786045 (casebound : alk. paper) 1937786048 (casebound : alk. paper) |