Book review: Mark Galli, Francis of Assisi and His World.

 Part I : Please read the book, Mark Galli, Francis of Assisi and His World and write an essay answering the following questions. Be sure to show your knowledge of the text and use quotes from that text to support your points. Answer these questions within the paper: How does Galli describe Francis’ conversions? What was unique about it? How did it reflect the ideas of the time? Why is Francis so important to the life of the Church? What are the central ideas he held and how did they affect the Church? Why did he found an order? What problems did this cause? What is the role of the order in the life of the Church? What is evidence of the influence on the Church? Are the central tenants of St. Francis still viable today? Can Francis teach us anything about modern Christian life?