The Irish Franciscans, 1534-1990 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781846822094)

2009 marks the 800th anniversary of the foundation of the Franciscan Order. To mark the world wide celebration of the Order's foundation, this volume examines all aspects of the Irish Franciscans and their impact in Ireland and on the Continent. It includes chronological accounts of their history from 1540 to 1990 and thematic studies on their legacy in historical writings, hagiography, catechism, philosophy, Irish literature, missionary work, art and architecture. The volume also covers the history of the Poor Clares in Ireland. Particular attention is given to the history of St Anthony's College Louvain founded by the Irish Franciscans in 1607. Contributors include: Patrick Conlan OFM, Bernadette Cunningham, Mary E. Daly, Ignatius Fennessy OFM, Raymond Gillespie, Malgorzata Krasnodebska-D'Aughton, Colm Lennon, Mary Ann Lyons, Micheal MacCraith OFM, Joseph MacMahon OFM, Michael O'Neill, Padraig O Riain, Salvador Ryan, Martin Stone.

Author: Edel Bhreathnach
ISBN-10: 1846822092
ISBN-13: 9781846822094
Publisher: Four Courts Press
Language: English
Published: 10/26/2009
Pages: 413
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.90lbs
Size: 9.29h x 6.38w x 1.50d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 09/01/2010
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2010 pg. 30