Title St. Francis of Assisi and nature : tradition and innovation in western Christian attitudes toward the environment / by Roger D. Sorrell

Published New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009

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Description 1 online resource (viii, 204 pages) : illustrations Summary Through close analysis of Francis's writings, particularly the Canticle of the Sun, Sorrell shows that many of Francis's beliefs concerning the proper relation of humanity to the natural world have their antecedents in scripture and the medieval monastic orders Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Subject Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226. SUBJECT Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226. fast (OCoLC)fst00029126 Subject Nature -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- Middle Ages, 600-1500 Religion. Philosophy & Religion. Christianity. Form Electronic book ISBN 9780199852413 0199852413

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