Francis of Assisi: The Life of a Restless Saint

by Volker Leppin

An award-winning historian reconstructs the life of Francis of Assisi, uncovering the man behind the myths

One of the most famous figures in Christian history, Francis of Assisi (1181/82-1226) was revered as a miracle worker during his life and quickly canonized after his death. He has inspired generations of Christians and other spiritual seekers, from medieval ascetics to 1960s hippies and modern environmentalists. The "poverello"...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300263805
• ISBN13: 9780300263800
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 296 Pages