The Spiritual Franciscans

The Spiritual Franciscans is a book written by David Saville Muzzey that delves into the history and philosophy of the Franciscan movement within the Catholic Church. The book explores the origins of the movement, which was founded by St. Francis of Assisi in the 13th century, and its evolution over time, including the emergence of the Spiritual Franciscans. Muzzey examines the key figures within the movement, including St. Francis himself, as well as other influential figures such as St. Clare of Assisi, and explores how their teachings and practices influenced the development of the Spiritual Franciscans. The book also looks at the controversies and conflicts that arose within the movement, particularly in relation to the Church hierarchy and the question of poverty.Throughout the book, Muzzey provides a detailed analysis of the Spiritual Franciscans' beliefs and practices, including their emphasis on poverty, simplicity, and the importance of direct experience of God. He also explores how the movement influenced wider society, including the arts and literature.Overall, The Spiritual Franciscans is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of one of the most important movements within the Catholic Church, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the development of religious thought.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.