Bonaventure, John Paul II and a humane economy (Pope) (Ph.D. Dissertation)
Chapter one analyzes Francis of Assisi's embrace of the leper, a recognition that symbolizes the isolated humanity of a leper as closely linked to his own humanity. This Franciscan element is a key factor in the dialogue between Bonaventure and John Paul II on usury, property, and labor, and a comparative analysis is conducted on their viewpoints. The Franciscans provided Bonaventure with a viable response to the Fourth Lateran Council's call for suitable men trained as ministers.