Military and religious life in the Middle Ages and at the period of the Renaissance (1870)
Jacob, P. L., 1806-1884 · London : Bickers & Son · leaf 433
ty, self-denial,and devotion. Two words unknown to the old world sum up this trans-formation—humility and charity. The rich, the high-born, and even theoffspring of royalty, from the moment they believe in the divine word,are found tending the sick in hospitals, and the proof of true belief in… … Fig 26o.-Hospitality.-Jesus Christ, represented as a Pilgrim, being received by two PreachingBrothers of the Order of St. Dominic—Fresco-painting by Fra Angelico in St. MarksConvent at Florence (Fifteenth Century). Gentiles recommending the giving of alms, and stimulating the generosityof the…
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