The Saint and the Sultan: The Crusades, Islam, and Francis of Assisi's Mission of Peace

The Saint and the Sultan: The Crusades, Islam, and Francis of Assisi's Mission of Peace

While many know St. Francis of Assisi as a humble monk and lover of animals, these images overlook a challenging and vital aspect of his life: his unwavering commitment to peace. In The Saint and the Sultan, Paul Moses uncovers Francis's message of peace by revisiting the largely forgotten story of his daring mission to end the Crusades.

In 1219, amidst the violence of the Fifth Crusade, Francis crossed enemy lines to seek an audience with Malik al-Kamil, the Sultan of Egypt. The two men engaged in deep dialogue regarding war, peace, and faith. Upon his return, Francis proposed a revolutionary idea—that his Order of Friars Minor live peaceably among the followers of Islam. This was a radical call at a time when Christendom relied on the battlefield for religious conversion.

The Saint and the Sultan captures the lives of both men while illuminating the political intrigue and religious fervor of the era. It reveals a startlingly timely story of interfaith conflict and the search for common ground. Beyond being a dramatic adventure filled with colorful figures and Crusade narratives, this book brings to life an episode of deep relevance for anyone seeking peace between the West and the Islamic world today.

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