“Centuries later, it is often presumed that such a pious tone and environment would create boredom, cynicism, and even open rebellion among any militia. But in an era when faith was a fact of life, prayer was ubiquitous, ritual respected,… — Donald Spoto Copy Share Image
“However we assess the relief of the siege of Orleans and the subsequent successes in the Loire Valley, the military proficiency of the French… — Donald Spoto Copy Share Image
“Joan's openness to God, in other words, had practical consequences that could be understood only with the passing of time - precisely the way… — Donald Spoto Copy Share Image
“In the Christian tradition, for example, the only model for faith is Jesus of Nazareth. His proclamation, one observes in the New Testament, was… — Donald Spoto Copy Share Image
Avoid theatrical flourishes - the phrases that sound so damned good that they stand up and beg to be recognized as "good writing," and… — Donald Spoto Copy Share Image
“Centuries later, it is often presumed that such a pious tone and environment would create boredom, cynicism, and even open rebellion among any militia.… — Donald Spoto Copy Share Image
“Joan's claim that God had France in HIs care because France was sacred to him may not be merely a medieval trope, embarrassingly old-fashioned… — Donald Spoto Copy Share Image
“And what of Joan's presence among so many young, armed men? Perhaps of all the nobles and military men, the Duke of Alencon -… — Donald Spoto Copy Share Image
“What Joan impressed on the men by her faith and her actions, then, had more to do with the things of God that the… — Donald Spoto Copy Share Image
