The Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena

The Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena is a book written by Paul Thureau-Dangin that tells the story of the life and works of Saint Bernardino of Siena, an Italian Franciscan friar who lived in the 15th century. The book provides a detailed account of Saint Bernardino's early life, his entry into the Franciscan order, and his subsequent rise to prominence as a preacher and reformer.The book also explores Saint Bernardino's impact on the religious and political landscape of his time, as well as his enduring legacy in the Catholic Church. Thureau-Dangin draws on a wide range of historical sources to paint a vivid picture of Saint Bernardino's life and times, including his travels throughout Italy, his interactions with other religious figures, and his efforts to promote peace and social justice.Overall, The Life of Saint Bernardino of Siena is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, the Franciscan order, or the life and works of this important saint.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.