The verified facts concerning the life of Saint Francis of Assisi are few and even the given dates are disputed. Yet legend and his continuing presence have formed an impelling image which takes on greater stature as time goes on, as if in defiance of the lacking evidence.
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The verified facts concerning the life of Saint Francis of Assisi are few and even the given dates are disputed. Yet legend and his continuing presence have formed an impelling image which takes on greater stature as time goes on, as if in defiance of the lacking evidence.
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The verified facts concerning the life of Saint Francis of Assisi are few and even the given dates are disputed. Yet legend and his continuing presence have formed an impelling image which takes on greater stature as time goes on, as if in defiance of the lacking evidence. Out of this residue of verified fact and beloved legend, the image of Saint Francis emerges.
About the Author
Joan Mowat Erikson was born in Canada; she earned her B.A. in Education at Columbia University and an M.A. in Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a teacher, writer, and craftsman and has worked with gold, silver, and precious stones. She is the author of a previous book, The Universal Bead. She is married to the noted psychoanalyst Erik H. Erikson.
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