The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis - 120th Anniversary Edition / New edition

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The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis - 120th Anniversary Edition / New edition

Name: The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis - 120th Anniversary Edition / New edition
Brand: Paraclete Press
SKU: 614632
Price: 16.19 USD
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Author: Jon M. Sweeney
ISBN: 9781612614632

By: Jon M. Sweeney

Paraclete Press / 2014 / Paperback

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Title: The Road to Assisi: The Essential Biography of St. Francis - 120th Anniversary Edition / New edition
By: Jon M. Sweeney
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 220
Vendor: Paraclete Press
Publication Date: 2014

Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches)
Weight: 10 ounces
ISBN: 1612614639
ISBN-13: 9781612614632
Stock No: WW614632

Publisher's Description

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Originally published in French in 1894, Sabatier’s was the first modern biography of Francis of Assisi. It was a worldwide bestseller, and in 2003 when this new edition was first published, it again sold more than 60,000 copies and was a selection of History Book Club.

This new 120th anniversary edition includes a dozen additional annotations and a new preface by the editor, putting Sabatier’s influential work into its historical context, showing why it is still the most essential life of the saint.

Author Bio

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Paul Sabatier (1858-1928) was educated in Paris and served as a pastor in Strasbourg. In mid-life, he dedicated himself to research and writing about Francis. His pioneering work has influenced the work of generations of scholars and biographers since his time.

Jon M. Sweeney is the author of many books including The Pope Who Quit, which was recently optioned by HBO.

Editorial Reviews

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"This new, updated edition is nothing short of astonishing in its power to touch the heart and revive the soul." —St. Anthony Messenger

"Today, under the editorial guidance of Sweeney, this balanced, long-out-of-print work is again in the hands of readers." —Library Journal

"…offers an excellent introduction, helpful sidebars, notes and fascinating illustrations, [aiding readers] in engaging ’personally with Francis, the human being.’" —Publishers Weekly

"…offers a clear and temperate introduction to Sabatier’s passionate, controversial engagement with the radical life and message of St. Francis." —Valerie Martin, author of Salvation: Scenes from the Life of Saint Francis