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St. Francis of Assisi and nature : tradition and innovation in western Christian attitudes toward the environment /

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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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sorrell, Roger D. (Roger Darrell), 1954-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Subjects:
Francis, > of Assisi, Saint, > 1182-1226.
Francis, > of Assisi, Saint, > 1182-1226
Nature > Religious aspects > Christianity > History of doctrines > Middle Ages, 600-1500.
Nature > Aspect religieux > Christianisme > Histoire des doctrines > 600-1500 (Moyen Âge)
Religion.
Philosophy & Religion.
Christianity.
600-1500
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 204 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199852413
0199852413