The Earliest Franciscans: The Legacy of Giles of Assisi, Roger of Provence, and James of Milan

Much to Francis’s dismay, his early mendicant movement was marred by conflict between the Spirituals, with their radical interpretation of extreme poverty, and those of a more liberal bent. This volume focuses on three main figures among the Spirituals, contemporaries of Francis: Giles of Assisi, Roger of Provence, and James of Milan, presenting a selection of their writings and bringing them vividly to life with insightful commentaries on their lives, works, and influence.