Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 133026830X ISBN 13: 9781330268308
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the complex and often contentious history of the Franciscan Order, exploring its internal struggles and conflicts with the Church hierarchy. The author traces the Order's trajectory from its founding principles of poverty and humility to the emergence of divergent factions: the Spirituals who clung to strict observance, and the Conventuals who adapted to the realities of growth and influence. Central to the narrative is the influence of Joachim of Flora, a 13th-century mystic whose apocalyptic prophecies envisioned a new era ruled by the Holy Spirit. The book examines how Joachim's ideas resonated with the Spiritual Franciscans, fueling their discontent with the Order's perceived worldliness and inspiring their hopes for a more spiritual future. The author skillfully analyzes the controversies surrounding the "Everlasting Gospel," a text that radicalized Joachite thought and challenged the established Church order. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, the author sheds light on the complex interplay between religious ideals, political power, and individual aspirations. The book's exploration of the Franciscan Order's turbulent history offers profound insights into the challenges of maintaining spiritual purity within institutions and the enduring human quest for a more perfect world. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 133026830X ISBN 13: 9781330268308
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 133026830X ISBN 13: 9781330268308
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.