St. Francis of Assisi

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The book explores St. Francis as a visionary ahead of his time, embodying values of love for nature, animals, and social compassion long before they gained prominence in modern thought. It highlights his awareness of the spiritual risks associated with prosperity and property, positioning him as a humanitarian hero and a precursor to humanism. The text suggests that St. Francis's insights laid the groundwork for later thinkers like Wordsworth and Tolstoy, portraying him as a pivotal figure in the emergence of Renaissance ideals.