Francis of Assisi Religion_ Hinduism and contemporary spirituality

and contemporary spirituality

as it struggles with the issues raised in an increasingly polycentric and multicultural time

democratic principles

Daniel Smith-Christopher is a professor of theological studies and director of the Peace Studies Program at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles

Elizabeth Johnson

Francis of Assisi Religion_ Hinduism and contemporary spirituality"One of the most comprehensive and readable biographies or St Francis Boff's work shows how Francis' vision addresses the nearly identical issues of today with uncanny foresight." Sojourners In this classic work, Brazilian Leonardo Boff explores the relevance of St. Francis to contemporary spirituality and to the construction of a new church. Boff shows how "Il Poverello," the "Little Poor Man" of the 12th century embodies the Church's preferential