The Privilege of Poverty: Clare of Assisi, Agnes of Prague, and the Struggle for a Franciscan Rule for Women
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Early in the thirteenth century a young woman named Clare was so moved by the teachings of Francis of Assisi that she renounced her possessions, vowing to live a life of radical poverty. Today Clare is remembered for her relationship with Francis, but her own dedication to poverty and her struggle to gain papal approval for a Franciscan Rule for women is a fascinating story that has not received the attention it deserves. In The Privilege of...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:027102769X
ISBN13:9780271027692
Release Date:November 2007
Publisher:Penn State University Press
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 9.3"
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