God's Troubadour - Sophie Jewett - Bog

God's Troubadour: The Story of St. Francis of Assisi by Sophie Jewett is a biography of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. The book chronicles the life of St. Francis, from his early years as the son of a wealthy cloth merchant to his eventual renunciation of his family's wealth and his dedication to a life of poverty and service to God. The book explores St. Francis' deep love for nature and animals, his founding of the Franciscan order, and his impact on the Christian church. The author also delves into St. Francis' spiritual journey, including his stigmata and his relationship with God. The book is written in a narrative style that is accessible to readers of all ages, making it a great resource for anyone interested in learning more about this beloved saint.1910. Contents: A Child of Long Ago; The Young Troubadour; The Young Soldier; To Arms! The New Road; The Other Life is as My Life; Father and Son; Lady Poverty; The Bird Sisters; Brother Wolf; The Three Robbers; Nurse and Patient; With the Crusaders; The Christmas at Greccio; La Verna; The Troubadour's Last Song.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.