Review (PDF) Francis Of Assisi And His World (Ivp Histories)
Francis of Assisi is one of the world's most beloved and popular religious figures--and also one of the most misrepresented. Such is the assertion of Mark Galli, who in this IVP Histories volume strips away the modern gloss in order to discover the real man in his real physical, political, and social context. Writing with lively and engaging style, Galli traces the fascinating adventure of Francis's life, from his hedonistic youth to his emergence as a Christian leader of outstanding influence and passion. The saint revealed here is not the bland, romanticized free spirit of popular misconception, but a complex and contentious man who combined an irradiated mysticism with a very practical Christian commitment and, above all, sought to glorify God as Creator. Francis of Assisi and His World is a "must-read," both for the inspiring story it tells and for the beauty of its art and illustration.
Series: Ivp Histories
Paperback: 190 pages
Publisher: IVP Books (September 8, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0830823549
ISBN-13: 978-0830823543
Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 0.4 x 7 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #107,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #137 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Biographies > Saints #171 in Books > History > World > Religious > General #254 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Religious Studies > History
This book, along with the others in the series, is an excellent introductory text to understand St. Francis and the world in which he lived, struggled and prayed. The text is lavished with photos, artwork and packed with good history and analysis. The pages are sturdy gloss and the covers are meant to be abused. This is an excellent pocket book and would make a great gift for anyone interested but not too knowledgeable on the life and times of Francis. Total background information is provided for the novice. For the price and content you cannot go wrong with this book, or any of the series. Enjoy!
Mark Galli has written an accessible but intelligent biography of Francis of Assisi. The life of Francis is told in a very engaging format that reads like a story, rather than an academic exercise. However, he includes a great deal of explanatory sidenotes to provide some of the cultural and historical background to allow that story to make sense. There is a lot of artwork included throughout, which integrates interesting images within the text.As the sure sign of a good biography, I finished the book feeling as if I really understood who Francis was and what his life meant, not only to his contemporaries, but to the broader story of the Church. I would recommend Galli's work to anyone interested in learning more about this great man of the faith.
This text was required for a college class I'm taking but I must say how surprised I am by it. The story is easy to read, the pages are glossy and colorful, and I find myself easily understanding a story I thought I would struggle to comprehend. There are notes and sidebars that enhance the actual story itself and I find those additions beneficial to the overall text and the story as well. This author makes a story from centuries ago easy to understand and relatable and it actually makes me interested in a life story that I didn't think I had any interest in learning about. I also find this to be an easy read and I'd be able to read it even if it wasn't a required class text. I'd recommend it to people in college and those who are not - expand your mind and enjoy the story.
WELL-WRITTEN AND WORTH READING BY ANYONE, CATHOLIC OR NOT.WE LEARN THAT THIS GENTLE PERSON STARTED OUT WITH A LOT TO LEARN.HE WAS DETERMINED TO TAKE NOTHING FROM ANYONE ELSE, EXCEPT SUSTENANCE IN FOOD AND THAT IN SMALL AMOUNTS.
this is a capable if somewhat uninspired book about St Francis. there are many striking medieval illustrations included in the book which is good. Over row this is a pretty good concise biography.
I found this book to be very interesting. It made me think more about Saints.It made me think about my life more. I am going to read more books about other Saints.
Francis of Assisi and His World (Ivp Histories) Three Early Modern Utopias: Thomas More: Utopia / Francis Bacon: New Atlantis / Henry Neville: The Isle of Pines: Sir Thomas More's "Utopia", Francis Bacon's "New A (Oxford World's Classics) Pocket Guide to World Religions (IVP Pocket Reference) Jewishness & Jesus (Ivp Booklets) Francis Poulenc: The Man and His Songs (English and French Edition) Francis Poulenc: The Man and His Songs Korea: An Illustrated History from Ancient Times to 1945 (Illustrated Histories) (Illustrated Histories (Hippocrene)) A History of Philosophy, Volume 3: Late Medieval and Renaissance Philosophy: Ockham, Francis Bacon, and the Beginning of the Modern World Francis Bacon: The Major Works (Oxford World's Classics) Three Early Modern Utopias: Thomas More: Utopia / Francis Bacon: New Atlantis / Henry Neville: The Isle of Pines (Oxford World's Classics) The Sorcerer of Bayreuth: Richard Wagner, his Work and his World Francis Parkman : France and England in North America : Vol. 2: Count Frontenac and New France under Louis XIV, A Half-Century of Conflict, Montcalm and Wolfe (Library of America) Pope Francis: Living Lent with Mercy: Encouragement and Daily Prayers Pope Francis: Living Lent with Passion: Encouragement and Daily Prayers Slave Life in Virginia and Kentucky: A Narrative by Francis Fedric, Escaped Slave (Library of Southern Civilization) Pope Francis Takes the Bus, and Other Unexpected Stories Piano Literature of the 17th, 18th and 19th Centuries Books 6B (Francis Clark Library for Piano Students) (Bk. 6b) The Artwork Caught by the Tail: Francis Picabia and Dada in Paris (October Books) Captain Francis Crozier: Last Man Standing? Complete Works of Francis Parkman Jr. (Illustrated): (Ten Books with Illustrations)
