El franciscanismo en la Castilla del siglo XIII. Una aproximación bibliográfica

Abstract

The appearance of the Franciscan order in the Kingdom of Castilla will take place under the influence of St Francis of Assis. A new religious order, which for its mendicant nature, will develops as society's spiritual leader with the help of urban nuclei. The aim of this article is to offer a detailed bibliography of medieval Castilian Franciscanism and to provide a guide in order to face the study of franciscan presence in the Castiliam Kingdom in its first century.
According to this aim, it is important to show an updated bibliography so as to enlighten the different fields of study in which the Order of Minor Friars will be present. This; offering a bibliographical relationship concerning all the steps of the establishment of the Franciscan Order in Castilla, the creation of provinces, male and female convents, cultural and artistic environment, spirituality, the most out standing franciscan characters and their relationship with the governing groups, etc. Then, presenting a bibliographical compilation which could help the investigation of Franciscan Castile within the frame of "The Century of the Friars".