Francis of Assisi

Francis of Assisi is among the most fascinating saints. Because of “The Canticle of the Sun” and his sermon to the birds, he is considered the founder of a completely new, brotherly relationship to nature. Helmut Feld vividly describes the life of Francis, delves into his religious inner world, and explains why the Poverello and his order were recognized by the pope rather than branded as heretics. A new chapter on the history of the Franciscans rounds out this expanded volume. Helmut Feld is honorary professor of historical theology at the Saarland University. His biography of Francis of Assisi (new edition 2014) is considered the definitive work of its kind.