Franciscan virtue : spiritual growth and the virtues in Franciscan literature and instruction of the thirteenth century / / by Krijn Pansters.
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the virtues of evangelical life according to three major Franciscan authors: Francis of Assisi, Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, and David of Augsburg. It is the first to offer a historical and source-based treatment of early Franciscan virtue discourse, by answe...
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| Superior document: | Studies in the history of Christian traditions, v. 161 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2012 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Studies in the history of Christian traditions ;
v. 161. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (324 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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| Summary: | This book provides an in-depth analysis of the virtues of evangelical life according to three major Franciscan authors: Francis of Assisi, Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, and David of Augsburg. It is the first to offer a historical and source-based treatment of early Franciscan virtue discourse, by answering the following questions: How do the authors describe and prescribe the essential virtues for the life in the footsteps of Jesus Christ? How are the spiritual virtues acquired or lost? How do the development and application of these virtues shape “perfect” individuals as well as the “good” of the community? This work is a valuable contribution to our understanding of how the virtues functioned as central, organizing elements in early Franciscan literature and instruction. |
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| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1283470748 9786613470744 9004223401 |
| ISSN: | 1573-5664 ; |
| Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
| Statement of Responsibility: | by Krijn Pansters. |