ST. ANTHONY AND THE CHRIST CHILD

by Helen Walker Homan ‧ RELEASE DATE: Jan. 1, 1957

Saint Anthony of Padua was a Portuguese youth who aspired to become a knight. Instead he became an Augustinian monk, then later left the Augustinians to become a member of the newly formed Order of Friars Minor, founded by St. Francis of Assisi. The author relies on good sources for her material, but of necessity uses imagination in describing the early life of the great preacher and miracle worker. Against a background of thirteenth century knighthood and clerical life we see his constant devotion to the Christ Child --climaxed by His appearance to the saint.

Pub Date: Jan. 1, 1957

ISBN: 0898705983

Page Count: -

Publisher: Farrar, Straus

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Jan. 1, 1957

Categories: CHILDREN'S