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  • Reluctant Saint

    The Life of Francis of Assisi

    par Donald Spoto ...
    Collections series Compass
    Acclaimed biographer Donald Spoto strips away the legends from the life of Francis of Assisi to reveal the true story of a man who has too often been obscured by pious iconography. Drawing on unprecedented access to unexplored archives, plus Francis's own letters, Spoto places Francis within the context of the multifaceted ecclesiastical, political, and social forces of medieval Italy, casting new ... En savoir plus

    $12.99 CAD

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  • The Pope Who Quit

    A True Medieval Tale of Mystery, Death, and Salvation

    par Jon M. Sweeney ...
    The riveting story of Pope St. Celestine V, the pope who retired from the papacy.At the close of the tumultuous Middle Ages, there lived a man who seemed destined from birth to save the world. His name was Peter Morrone, a hermit, a founder of a religious order, and, depending on whom you talk to, a reformer, an instigator, a prophet, a coward, a saint, and possibly the victim of murder. A stroke ... En savoir plus

    Prix courant $9.99 CAD Maintenant $6.99 CAD

  • Francis of Assisi

    The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Saint

    par Andre Vauchez ...
    A biography of the saint as both mystic and man: "The single best book about Francis now available in English" ( Commonweal).In this towering work, Andre Vauchez draws on the vast body of scholarship on Francis of Assisi, particularly the important research of recent decades, to create a complete and engaging portrait of the saint. He also explores how the memory of Francis was shaped by ... En savoir plus

    $19.19 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Mysteries of the Middle Ages

    And the Beginning of the Modern World

    par Thomas Cahill ...
    Collections series The Hinges of History
    **From the national bestselling author of How the Irish Saved Civilization—a fascinating look at how medieval thinkers created the origins of modern intellectual movements.“Intoxicating.... Cahill's command of rich historical detail makes medieval cities and their colorful characters come to alive.” —The Los Angeles TimesAfter the long period of decline known as the Dark Ages, medieval Europe ... En savoir plus

    $20.99 CAD

  • The Saint and the Sultan

    The Crusades, Islam, and Francis of Assisi's Mission of Peace

    par Paul Moses ...
    An intriguing examination of the extraordinary–and little known meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Islamic leader Sultan Malik Al-Kamil that has strong resonance in today's divided world.For many of us, St. Francis of Assisi is known as a poor monk and a lover of animals. However, these images are sadly incomplete, because they ignore an equally important and more challenging aspect of his ... En savoir plus

    $13.99 CAD

  • The Little Book of Saints

    par Christine Barrely, Saskia Leblon, Laure Péraudin, Stéphane Trieulet ...
    Learn about the lives and works of over eighty saints in this collection, featuring ninety-two colorfully illustrated holy cards.How does Saint Christopher keep us safe when we travel? Why is Saint Patrick always depicted with a nest of snakes? How did Cecilia come to be the patron saint of music? These wonders and more are explained in this treasure of a book. The perfect book for the devout or ... En savoir plus

    $17.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Cathars

    The Rise and Fall of the Great Heresy

    par Sean Martin ...
    Catharism was the most successful heresy of the Middle Ages. Flourishing principally in the Languedoc and Italy, the Cathars taught that the world is evil and must be transcended through a simple life of prayer, work, fasting and non-violence. They believed themselves to be the heirs of the true heritage of Christianity going back to apostolic times, and completely rejected the Catholic Church and ... En savoir plus

    $8.69 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • Why I Am a Catholic

    par Garry Wills ...
    An "intellectually satisfying, and spiritually moving," argument for a questioning, conscience-driven faith, by a New York Times bestselling author ( Booklist).Pulitzer Prize winner Garry Wills has been asked more than once why he remains in the Church, especially in the wake of his bestselling book Papal Sins, which examined the darker side of the religion's history. In Why I Am a Catholic, he ... En savoir plus

    $19.19 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Cross

    History, Art, and Controversy

    par Robin M. Jensen ...
    " This erudite history illuminates the social, cultural, as well as theological developments of the cross" through 2000 years of its symbolic evolution ( Library Journal).Jesus's death on the cross posed a dilemma for Saint Paul and the early Church fathers. Crucifixion was a humiliating form of execution reserved for slaves and criminals. How could their messiah and savior have been subjected to ... En savoir plus

    $29.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

  • The Patron Saints Handbook

    par Mitch Finley ...
    Who was St. Genesius, and why is he the patron saint of actors? Why is St. Thérèse of Lisieux, who was a cloistered nun, the patron saint of missionaries? Is there a patron saint for automobile mechanics? How about for athletes? Bestselling Catholic writer Mitch Finley answers these questions and more in this delightful book of one hundred saints and the occupations, groups, or causes they are ... En savoir plus

    $14.09 CAD

  • Francis of Assisi

    A New Biography

    par Augustine Thompson ...
    "I recommend this book strongly to anyone serious about understanding Francis of Assisi. I admire the clarity and brevity of the writing. With decisiveness, Thompson cuts through the conflicting medieval accounts of each event in Francis' life, adjusts for the hagiographers' spin and creates a credible chronology out of the blurry dates. His knowledge of medieval Italy allows him to provide ... En savoir plus

    $16.79 CAD

  • 10 Things Pope Francis Wants You to Know

    par John L. Allen, Jr. ...
    Since his election, Pope Francis has captured the attention of media and the people. Transfixed by his charisma and the many firsts of his papacy Ð first pope from the Americas, first Jesuit Pope, and first to be named Francis Ð they are now eager to know the substance of the man. In 10 Things Pope Francis Wants You to Know, John L. Allen, Jr., veteran Vatican news analyst, author, and National ... En savoir plus

    $3.99 CAD