The Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena

The Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena is a biography written by Thureau-Dangin, Paul. The book is about the life and works of Saint Bernardino of Siena, an Italian Franciscan friar and preacher who lived in the 15th century. The biography covers his early life, his entry into the Franciscan order, his preaching and missionary work, and his impact on the Catholic Church. The book also discusses the political and social context of the time, including the conflicts between the papacy and the Italian city-states. Thureau-Dangin provides a detailed account of Saint Bernardino's life and teachings, including his emphasis on poverty, charity, and devotion to the Virgin Mary. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Catholic Church, Italian Renaissance, and the life of Saint Bernardino of Siena.The following life of St. Bernardino is, as the reader will quickly perceive, by the pen of no great scholar or theologian. It has been the writer's sole endeavor to utilize the original sources at his disposal so as to furnish the reader with a living portrait of the Saint, with a graphic picture of his time and environment, and above all, to discover the secret of that motive power which caused his preaching to be attended by such marvelous results. Illustrated. Contents: Formation of Saint and Preacher; Missionary Life; Time of Trial; Sermons; Strict Observance; His Latter Years.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.