BONAVENTURE · 13TH CENTURY · FRANCISCAN
The Tree of Life
Summary and key themes of this work
A Franciscan meditation on the life, passion, and glory of Christ, structured as a tree bearing twelve fruits for contemplation.
The Tree of Life is a central text in the Christian mystical tradition, offering insight into the spiritual life, the nature of divine union, and the transformation of the soul.
This work is central to the Franciscan tradition, shaping the understanding of the spiritual life and the soul's journey toward union with God.
Selected Passages
Christ is both the way and the door. Christ is the stairway and the vehicle. He is the mercy seat placed over the ark of God and the mystery which has been hidden from all ages.