The Writings Of St. Francis of Assisi Paperback – December 11, 2011

This book claims to be the words of Francis of Assisi, which is likely true. However, without a translator or editor's name, a brief introduction to the text, a publisher's name, and year of publication, the credibility of the book is seriously reduced...It seems reasonable to expect an editor's name, a publisher's name, and year of publication, when one buys a text. The lack of these should be clearly stated in the book description. Buyer beware!

This is a wonderful little book. It is the perfect book for anyone wanting to understand St. Frances, and a valuable record of his writings. Written by the Saint himself, it is better and more satisfying than anything written by someone else about him. The range and depth of the writings are impressive and his words moving. This is a revealing and meaningful book, and I highly recommend it.

Although it is a very old book, it still offers good quality scholarship in its evaluation of St. Francis' writings. Much has been updated since its publication over a hundred years ago, but in its essence, the work remains a valuable tool for a positive approach to the saint's writings and life. The part dedicated to the Office of the Passion limits can only receive limited appreciation because of the Kindle format as do the end notes which cannot be consulted while reading the text.

I bought this book in order to have easy access to Francis' writings. I am an OFS and occasionally need to refer to Francis having served as minister to my fraternity and on the council for 16 years. The footnotes are more info at my disposal and the history behind the writings is very insightful.

This edition, while affordable, requires some patience. The end note numbers in the text are not in superscript, but just added to the ends of words, dates, sentences. Further, the numbers have to be correlated to the notes in the back since the notes are just numbered, without page or chapter references. Therefore, you could get 3 1's on a page & have to dig thru to find the note. Very time consuming process!But, this is Francis' very words & it makes a wonderful addition to Celano's works or the Fioretti. Further, I looked long & hard to find the text of the ER & LR & both are included.

I believe the curator on the authenticity of the writings, but I have no qualifications so the point is moot. I also have no grounds of reason to challenge the arguments given. I just want to read the words of St Francis, so that what I did :)

I recommend his writings to anyone who is in love with St. Francis of Assisi. He speaks with such truth and clairity about the Lord and see the Lord and Father as one he does not separate them. I rated this book a five because it is beautifully spoken

This was a birthday present for my cousin, who loves this book!!! I also thought it was a remarkable book and would recommend it to every Catholic or others who enjoy reading. Thank you!!

Didn't realize St, Francis was so fundamentalist on the eucharist.

I enjoyed this book I would definitely recommend this book.If you are a follower of St Francis you will enjoy, it opened new avenues on St Francis life which I was unfamiliar.

Very good, unfortunately I chose the Kindle version and really one needs to switch backwards and forwards and an index as the need arises.

I would have liked it to be better seperated into his prayers and writings and the print is very tiny.

Received item and is a wonderful book and reasonable priced. Recommend 10/10