TRANSFORMED IN HEART, TRANSFORMED IN BODY - EMIL KUMKA

Discover the fascinating journey through the life and spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi, described by the eminent historian of Franciscanism, Emil Kumka. This unique publication is a collection of source texts that bring the stigmatization of the saint closer, presenting Polish readers with materials previously unavailable. Immerse yourself in the wealth of analyses and interpretations that shed new light on this extraordinary event.

• Complete set of source texts regarding the stigmatization of St. Francis.
• Source materials previously unavailable in Polish.
• Multidimensional view on the problem of the stigmata of the mystic of Assisi.
• Author's analyses of individual source texts.
• Better understanding of the silence of the canonization bull on the stigmata.
• Insight into the approach of the saint himself to the events on Mount La Verna.
• Reactions of the closest brothers and the Church to the stigmatization.

Emil Kumka, a well-known historian specializing in Franciscanism, undertook the monumental task of collecting and editing a complete collection of source texts describing the stigmatization of St. Francis. His work makes texts available to Polish readers that were previously unavailable in our language. Thanks to the variety of sources, Kumka shows a wide range of problems related to the stigmata of the mystic of Assisi, creating a background that allows for a better understanding of the silence of the canonization bull on this event. The author's analyses of individual source texts also allow us to learn about the approach of the saint himself to what happened on Mount La Verna, as well as the reactions of his closest brothers and the Church itself.

This book is extremely important for Franciscan historiography as well as for the theology of spirituality. Dr. Andrzej Zając OFMConv emphasizes that this publication is a key source of knowledge for all those interested in the life and spirituality of St. Francis. Fr. Emil Kumka, a Conventual Minor, is a professor of Church history of antiquity and the Middle Ages and Franciscan hagiography at the Pontifical Theological Faculty of St. Bonaventure in Rome. His scientific and popularizing activity focuses on biographical sources about St. Francis of Assisi and the history of the Franciscan Family. He published the book What Would St. Francis Do? in the Bratni Zew Publishing House.

„Transformed in Heart, Transformed in Body” is a must-read for anyone who wants to explore the mysteries of Franciscan spirituality and understand the phenomenon of stigmata. This book is an invaluable source of knowledge for historians, theologians, students and all those seeking inspiration in the life of St. Francis of Assisi. Thanks to careful editing and rich source material, this publication allows you to rediscover the figure of the saint and his message.