1182-1226

"Graphic stories of the lives of five Catholic saints"--Provided by publisher.

Tells the story of how, in 1223, Saint Francis performed the first reenactment of the birth of Jesus and introduced the traditional Christmas nativity scene.

The story of the life of St. Francis of Assisi, who rejects his wealthy background to lead a life of poverty, good works, and kindness to animals, told as though spoken by the saint himself.

Tells the story with touching simplicity and poetic language.

Looks past popular legends to examine the life of Francis of Assisi, discussing the social, cultural, and political forces of medieval Italy that influenced his progression from playboy to penitent, to poor man, to saint.