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Francis of Assisi: A Model for Human Liberation
In this classic work, Brazilian theologian Leonardo Boff examines the relevance of St. Francis to contemporary spirituality and to the construction of a new church. Eschewing sentimental images of the Poverello, Boff's Francis embodies "the preferential option for the poor." As a "model of gentleness and care," Francis exemplifies an "integral liberation" in which the spiritual and the social are never separate, but intimately bound together. In his new preface Boff observes: "Through his deep humanity Francis of Assisi has become an archetype of the human ideal. He belongs not only to Christianity but to all humankind."
Book Details
- Publisher: Orbis Books
- Publish Date: Dec 13rd, 2006
- Pages: 161
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - 0025
- Dimensions: 9.22in - 6.06in - 0.38in - 0.56lb
- EAN: 9781570756801
- Categories: • Religious• Christianity - History
Praise for this book
"Sets before us issues of clear choice for Christian commitment today."
"One of the most comprehensive and readable biographies of St. Francis."
"In St. Francis' exemplary life Boff sees a humanistic and Christian alternative to life in the contemporary world."