Thomas of Eccleston's de Adventu Fratrum Minorum in Angliam [The Arrival of the Franciscans in England], 1224-C.1257/8: Commentary and Analysis

by Michael J.P. Robson

An indispensable guide to the earliest contemporary account of the Franciscan Order in England.

Known as Friars Minor, Franciscans or Greyfriars, the followers of St Francis of Assisi pioneered a new type of religious life, moving beyond the monastic cloister. Their ministry was to bring the Gospel to life through example, preaching, gesture, drama, music and poetry. Founded in 1209, the movement became rapidly popular and spread widely across...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1837650624
• ISBN13: 9781837650620
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Boydell & Brewer
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"