Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena

The Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena is a book written by Paul Thureau-Dangin that provides a comprehensive account of the life and legacy of Saint Bernardino of Siena. The book delves into the historical context of the time period in which Saint Bernardino lived, as well as the cultural and religious influences that shaped his life and beliefs.Thureau-Dangin explores Saint Bernardino's early life and education, his entry into the Franciscan order, and his subsequent rise to prominence as a preacher and missionary. The book also covers Saint Bernardino's efforts to reform the Church and his advocacy for social justice, as well as his miraculous healings and other supernatural experiences.Throughout the book, Thureau-Dangin draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Saint Bernardino's own writings and the accounts of his contemporaries. He also provides critical analysis and interpretation of the historical record, offering insights into the complex and often contradictory forces that shaped Saint Bernardino's life and work.Overall, The Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena is a rich and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important figures in the history of the Catholic Church.The following life of St. Bernardino is, as the reader will quickly perceive, by the pen of no great scholar or theologian. It has been the writer's sole endeavor to utilize the original sources at his disposal so as to furnish the reader with a living portrait of the Saint, with a graphic picture of his time and environment, and above all, to discover the secret of that motive power which caused his preaching to be attended by such marvelous results. Illustrated. Contents: Formation of Saint and Preacher; Missionary Life; Time of Trial; Sermons; Strict Observance; His Latter Years.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.