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The Friar and the Sultan: Francis of Assisi’s Mission to Egypt

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In September, 1219, Francis of Assisi went to Egypt to preach to Sultan al-Malik al-Kâmil. Although we in fact know very little about this event, writers from the 13th century to the 20th have portrayed Francis alternatively as a new apostle preaching to the infidels, a scholastic theologian proving the truth of Christianity, a champion of the crusading ideal, a naive and quixotic wanderer, a crazed religious fanatic, or a medieval Gandhi preaching peace, love and understanding. This study of the varying depictions of this lapidary encounter throws into relief the changing fears and hopes that Muslim–Christian encounters have inspired in European writers over eight centuries.

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  • Tolan, John, 2008. "The Friar and the Sultan: Francis of Assisi’s Mission to Egypt," European Review, Cambridge University Press, vol. 16(1), pages 115-126, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:eurrev:v:16:y:2008:i:01:p:115-126_00
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