Franziskus - Der Bruder von Sonne und Tieren

"Francis - The Brother of Sun and Animals" is already the twelfth book published by linguist Rebecca Netzel at TRIGA - Der Verlag. The author has travelled through Italy several times on different routes, but the decisive impetus for her examination of the unique saintly figure of Francis came near San Francisco. As an animal rights activist, Francis of Assisi was nearly 1000 years ahead of his time. This historical non-fiction novel traces the central stages of his life, sensitively portraying the animal miracles: in his trust in God, Francis behaves as Daniel once did in the lion's den, making no flight movements even in the face of a wolf or wild bull, but remaining calm and thereby curbing the aggressive instincts of the irritated animals. There remain wonders of inner human greatness, even w.