Franciscan Order
Religious order founded by St. Francis of Assisi. Referenced for Francis granting his followers the study of sacred Letters, and for St. Anthony of Padua, the first from this family to teach sacred Letters.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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Chapter V: On the Dispositions Required for This Study
— St. Francis, though unlettered, responded sublimely about sacred Scripture
"St. Francis, unlettered though he was, yet of a most pure mind, when asked from time to time by Cardinals and others about the most profound difficulties of sacred Scripture and Theology"
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Saintly Examples of Scripture Study
— St. Francis granted his followers the study of sacred Letters
"St. Francis, when asked by his followers, granted them the study of sacred Letters"
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Saintly Examples of Scripture Study
— St. Anthony of Padua, the first from St. Francis's family, taught these letters while Francis was still living
"the first from his family, St. Anthony of Padua, while St. Francis himself was still living and watching, taught these letters"