The Enthusiast: How the Best Friend of Francis of Assisi Almost Destroyed What He Started

Popular historian and award-winning author Jon M. Sweeney relates the untold story of St. Francis through his friendship with Elias of Cortona, the man who helped him build the Franciscan movement. Sweeney uses the complexities of their relationship in gripping narrative of how their efforts changed the world and how Elias's enthusiasm betrayed the ideals of his friend.