{"product_id":"the-franciscan-tradition-9780814630303","title":"The Franciscan Tradition","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint Francis of Assisi is one of the most beloved saints. His commitment to God's will, his yearning to embrace poverty, and his attentiveness to the Spirit's presence in his life continue to inspire Christians and non-Christians alike. \u003ci\u003eThe Franciscan Tradition\u003c\/i\u003e highlights some of the most influential people in Franciscan history. Using the writings of men and women from the First, Second, and Third Orders, this volume shows the breadth and depth of the Franciscan way of life. Presented here are saints and martyrs, contemplatives and preachers, theologians and reformers. They heeded God's call, found hope in Francis' mission, and now provide wisdom for those who seek to follow God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRegis J. Armstrong, OFM Cap, is a world-renowned expert on Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Clare of Assisi. In addition to translating and editing \u003c\/i\u003eFrancis and Clare: The Complete Works and three editions of Clare of Assisi: Early Documents, \u003ci\u003ehe was editor-in-chief of the four-volume\u003c\/i\u003eFrancis of Assisi: Early Documents \u003ci\u003eand has written \u003c\/i\u003eSt. Francis of Assisi: Writings for a Gospel Life, True Joy. \u003ci\u003eArmstrong is The John C. and Gertrude P. Hubbard Professor of Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIngrid J. Peterson, OSF, is an adjunct faculty member of the Franciscan Institute, Saint Bonaventure University, and has been an English professor at the College of Saint Teresa and Quincy University. She is a Sister of Saint Francis from Rochester, Minnesota. Peterson is the author of \u003c\/i\u003eClare of Assisi: A Biographical Study \u003ci\u003eand coauthor of \u003c\/i\u003ePraying With Clare of Assisi.\u003ci\u003e In 2000 the Franciscan Institute awarded her the Franciscan medal for Outstanding Contribution to Scholarship in Franciscan Studies. She is the first woman to receive this honor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Liturgical Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780814630303\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d","brand":"Regis J. Armstrong, Ingrid J. Peterson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43049494970549,"sku":"9780814630303","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_2d8e123d-9c9b-43e9-8000-82d69f5cdd7a.jpg?v=1689690404","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-franciscan-tradition-9780814630303","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}