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Francis and the Sultan

Mirroring One Another:  Reflecting the Divine
The Franciscan/Muslim Journey Into God 

June 19-22, 2008, Colorado Springs 

The Eighth National Franciscan Forum will turn its attention once again to the theme of Franciscans and Muslims in dialogue. However, this year’s program will approach the subject from several different angles - especially through the lens of Christian mysticism and Sufism - with greater opportunities for discussion and interaction:

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Heritage Series Volume 1

Heritage Series Volume 1  Vol. 1: The Franciscan Intellectual Tradition: Tracing its Origins and Identifying its Central Components; by Kenan B. Osborne, O.F.M.; Franciscan Institute, St. Bonaventure University, 2003 - $5.00.

  • Author’s Introductory Remarks
  • Historical Overview—30 C.E. to 1300 C.E.
  • The Philosophical World of Aristotle
  • The Gradual Development of the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition
  • Distinctive Features of the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition
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Heritage Series Volume 2

Vol. 2: A Franciscan View of Creation: Learning to Live in a Sacramental World; by Ilia Delio, O.S.F.;Franciscan Institute, St. Bonaventure University, 2003 - $5.00

  • Author’s Introduction
  • Francis of Assisi: Creation as Brother/Sister
  • Bonaventure’s Theology of Creation
  • John Duns Scotus’ Theology of Creation
  • Summary
  • Conclusion: What is Ours to Do?

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Heritage Series Volume 3

Vol. 3: The Franciscan View of the Human Person: Some Central Elements; by Dawn M. Nothwehr, O.S.F.;Franciscan Institute, St. Bonaventure University, 2005 - $5.00

  • Author’s Introduction
  • Humans—Creatures Beloved of God in Christ: Some Central Elements in Francis and Clare
  • Humans—Mediators of God: Some Central Elements in Bonaventure
  • Humans—Uniquely God’s in Mutual Relationships: John Duns Scotus
  • Conclusion

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Heritage Series Volume 4
Vol. 4: The Franciscan Vision and the Gospel of John: The San Damiano Cross, Francis and John, Creation andJohn by Michael Guinan, OFM, Franciscan Institute, St. Bonaventure University, 2006 - $7.50. CDRom PowerPoint presentation of the San Damiano Cross is included.

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WTU Symposium Series, I and II
ImageThis series contains the papers presented at the annual symposium sponsored by the Franciscan Center of the Washington Theological Union. Each symposium seeks to explore a contemporary theological question and looks to the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition as a primary resource for approaching, exploring, and discussing the topic. The publication of this stimulating lecture series is intended to invite a wider group of men and women into a deeper level of conversation with the resources of the Franciscan Intellectual Tradition as a resource for Franciscan life and pastoral ministry in the contemporary Church and world.
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