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S. Francisci Assisiensis: vita et miracula

Thomas of Celano · 1906

A 1906 Latin edition of the life and miracles of Francis of Assisi written by his contemporary Thomas of Celano.

A near-contemporary Latin account of Francis's life and the miracles attributed to him.

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What it is

This is a Latin edition of the life and miracles of Francis of Assisi, written by Thomas of Celano, who lived at the same time as Francis. This 1906 edition was revised against manuscripts and printed in Rome, with a note of approval dated 1905.

Why it matters

Because Thomas of Celano was a contemporary of Francis, his Latin account is one of the closest written sources to Francis's own lifetime. Editions like this, carefully checked against old manuscripts, helped later generations study the earliest traditions about Francis's holiness and miracles.

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