Francis of Assisi and His Conversions

Translated from the French, Francois d'Assise et ses conversions, this book is a non-technical study which examines Francis' conversion from a lay to a religious life. Arguing against a singular conversion process, Brunette uses the symbol of pilgrimage to explain how Francis' conversion was an on-going process marking various stages in his life. Brunette's mastery of the sources leads him to consider such aspects as Francis' use of vocabulary, his reading of the gospels, and the incidents of his life in order to claim that Francis was a "many born" person. Crucial reading for all members of the Franciscan family and those interested in Franciscan spirituality.