The Little Flowers And The Life Of St. Francis, With The Mirror Of Perfection (1908) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164410881)

The Little Flowers and the Life of St. Francis, with the Mirror of Perfection is a book written by Thomas Okey and originally published in 1908. The book is a compilation of two separate works, both of which focus on the life and teachings of St. Francis of Assisi, a Catholic saint who lived in the 12th and 13th centuries.The first part of the book, The Little Flowers, is a collection of legends and stories about St. Francis and his followers. These stories are said to have been passed down orally for generations before being written down in the 14th century. The Little Flowers is considered a classic work of Italian literature and has been translated into many languages.The second part of the book, The Mirror of Perfection, is a biography of St. Francis written by an anonymous author in the 14th century. The Mirror of Perfection is considered one of the most important sources of information about St. Francis' life and teachings.Together, The Little Flowers and the Life of St. Francis, with the Mirror of Perfection provide a comprehensive look at the life and teachings of one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic tradition. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity, the lives of the saints, or the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Okey
ISBN-10: 1164410881
ISBN-13: 9781164410881
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 424
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d