The Holy See And The Spiritual Franciscans

""The Holy See and the Spiritual Franciscans"" by Emile Gebhart is a historical analysis of the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Spiritual Franciscans, a group of Franciscan friars who sought to live a more ascetic and poverty-stricken lifestyle in the 13th and 14th centuries. The book explores the tensions that arose between the Spiritual Franciscans and the Church hierarchy, particularly over the issue of poverty and the ownership of property. Gebhart examines the various papal bulls and edicts that were issued in response to the Spiritual Franciscans' beliefs and practices, as well as the political and social context in which these conflicts occurred. The book also delves into the lives of some of the most prominent figures in the Spiritual Franciscan movement, including St. Francis of Assisi and St. Bonaventure. Overall, ""The Holy See and the Spiritual Franciscans"" offers a fascinating look at a little-known chapter in Catholic Church history and sheds light on the complex relationship between spirituality, poverty, and power.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystics and Heretics in Italy at the End of the Middle Ages, by Emile Gebhart. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103714.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.