Francis of Assisi: Early Documents presents a translation of the extant texts of the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth centuries that present the life and writings of Francis of Assisi.

The Prophet includes The Book of Praises by Bernard of Bessa, The Sayings of the Companions of Blessed Francis, The Mirror of Perfection: smaller and larger versions, Tribulations of the Order by Angelo Clareno, Liturgical Texts for the Feast of the Stigmata, The Deeds of Francis and His Companion by Ugolino Boniscambi, The Little Flowers, The Kinship of Francis by Arnold of Sarrant, Related Documents. Also included are helpful introductions to each section, colored maps, extensive annotation.

Regis Armstrong is a renowned Franciscan scholar. He has authored and edited numerous books including Francis and Clare The Complete Writings, The Life of Saint Francis and Clare of Assisi Early Documents.