Francis of Assisi: The Saint Early Documents: Volume I

by Regis J. Armstrong, OFM

The Saint is the first volume of the long-awaited and best-selling project Francis of Assisi: Early Documents. It includes liturgical texts, related documents, a general introduction to the series by Regis Armstrong, helpful introductions to each section, colored maps, and an extensive annotation.

Volume I – The Saint contains the following works:

• The Writings of Francis of Assisi (1205/06–1226)
• The Life of Saint Francis by Thomas of Celano (1228–1229)
• The Liturgical Texts (1230–1234)
• The Life of Saint Francis by Julian of Speyer
• The Versified Life of Saint Francis by Henri d’Avranches (1232–1235)
• The Sacred Exchange between Saint Francis and Lady Poverty (1237–1239)
• Related Documents (1215–1237)