Drawing on St Bonaventure’s own account of his life, The Life of St. Francis of Assisi provides readers with an unparalleled insight into the life of this extraordinary saint. This re-edition of the 1260 text is devoted to a complete and accurate text, including detailed footnotes that serve as great resources for Franciscan historians, theologians and lovers of spiritual readings. Told with striking detail, this book captures the story of St Francis' earnest dedication to seeking divine intervention and engaging in deeds that lead to his eventual sainthood. Readers will be inspired by the inspiring words of St Bonaventure in recounting St Francis’ remarkable achievements such as curing physical infirmities, prophesying, turning water into wine and raising people from the dead. Those seeking to learn about and understand St Francis’ incredible spirituality should look no further than this book – the authoritative source for in-depth information about the remarkable life and feats of an extraordinary man who dedicated his life to God and was greatly rewarded by it.