Publisher's Synopsis
Saint Clare of Assisi: Her Life and Legislation is a book written by Ernest Gilliat-Smith in 1914. The book is a biography of Saint Clare of Assisi, an Italian saint and one of the first followers of Saint Francis of Assisi. The book provides a detailed account of her life, from her childhood to her death, and explores her deep devotion to God and her commitment to a life of poverty and simplicity. In addition to her personal story, the book also delves into the legislation that Saint Clare established for her order, the Poor Clares. The author explores the rules and regulations that Saint Clare put in place to govern the lives of the nuns in her order, and how these rules were designed to promote a life of prayer, contemplation, and service to the poor. Overall, Saint Clare of Assisi: Her Life and Legislation is a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and legacy of one of the most important saints in Christian history. It offers a unique perspective on the history of the Catholic Church and the role of women in religious orders, making it a valuable resource for scholars and laypeople alike.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.
