Saint and the Sultan: The Crusades, Islam, and Francis of Assisi's Mission of Peace

Title: Saint and the Sultan: The Crusades, Islam, and Francis of Assisi's Mission of Peace Author: Paul Moses ISBN: 9780385523707 Publisher: Image Published: 2009 Binding: Hardcover Language: English Condition: Used: Near Fine Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. History 1608138 Publisher 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