St. Francis of Assisi and the conversion of the Muslims : with a concise biography of the Saint

A book greatly needed in our era of false ecumenism! Tells the authentic story of St. Francis' trip to the Sultan in Egypt and efforts to convert him to the One True Faith. Also includes a brief biography of St. Francis; including his stigmata; the Franciscans; St. Clare; and St. Francis' view of the Crusades. 176 Pp. PB. Frank M. Rega shows that far from being a pacifist, St. Francis not only supported the Fifth Crusade, but also personally accompanied the Crusaders in order to convert the Muslims. Rega describes in stunning detail the historic meeting between St. Francis and the Sultan of Egypt, showing that St. Francis’ goal was the conversion of the Muslims, and not simply “dialoging” as an end in itself.
While the focus of the author is this encounter, the book also includes a comprehensive biography of this great saint. Read how St. Clare of Assisi left her aristocratic world to become St. Francis’ follower, how Francis originated the Christmas manger, and about the moment he received the stigmata.