The Saint And The Sultan

The Crusades, Islam, And Francis Of Assisi's Mission Of Peace

BY PAUL MOSES

Brief Description:
"An intriguing examination of the extraordinary-and little known meeting between St. Francis of Assisi and Islamic leader Sultan Malik Al-Kamil that has strong resonance in today's divided world." For many of us, St. Francis of Assisi is known as a poor monk and a lover of animals. However, these images are sadly incomplete, because they ignore an equally important and more challenging aspect of his life -- his unwavering commitment to seeking peace. In "The Saint and the Sultan," Paul Moses recovers Francis' s message of peace through the largely forgotten story of his daring mission to end the crusades.

Doubleday 2009 293 PP. Cloth

$8.50 (in stock)