St. Francis of Assisi accompanied the Crusaders to Egypt on the Fifth
Crusade, and boldly walked right into the Muslim camp in a spectacular attempt to preach
Christianity to the sultan and his followers. Frank M. Rega shows that St. Francis was a
supporter of the armed Crusade, and his goal was the conversion of the Muslims, rather
than simply "dialoging" as an end in itself, as some revisionists have
purported. He made such an impact with his preaching, that the sultan rebuffed some
of his own religious advisors, the imams, who were insisting that Islamic law required
that Francis must be beheaded.
While the book focuses on
this historic encounter, it also includes a comprehensive biography of the saint, taking
the reader through the essential aspects of his life and his life-changing spiritual
journey. Read how St. Clare of Assisi left her comfortable aristocratic world
to become his follower, how Francis originated the Christmas manger, and about the
dramatic moment he received the stigmata.
“No
serious devotee or scholar of St. Francis can do without Mr. Rega's important book.”
Stephen Hand, Editor, tcrnews.blogspot.com.
“This
book is a must-read for those whose minds have been sullied by the effeminate
portrayals of Saint Francis that have been widely circulated.” Michael Whitcraft,
Editor, TFP Society.
"A fascinating study..." Robert Spencer, author of N.Y. Times Bestseller, The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam.
"If you're tired of portraits of St.
Francis as little more than a Birkenstock-clad hippie, a Peace Corps social
worker, or an effeminate tofu-eating Green Party activist, read this book."
Dr. Philip Blosser's Blog.
"Highly Recommended" Dr. Wm. Zambrano, Editor, The Tribulation Times
". . . an amazing book . . . a must read. . ." realclearreligion.com
The author (left) presents a copy of the St. Francis book to His Eminence Bishop Michael A. Saltarelli.
book excerpt:
How St. Francis changed the way we celebrate Christmas
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