Carta Da Companhia De Jesus Para O Seráfico São Francisco

''Carta da Companhia de Jesus para o Seráfico São Francisco'' is a 16th-century religious poem by José de Anchieta, written during the early colonial period in Brazil. The work extols Saint Francis, portraying him as a model of humility and righteousness while drawing parallels to biblical figures like Noah and David. Through vivid imagery and scriptural references, Anchieta emphasizes Francis's role as a shepherd of the faithful and the transformative power of his teachings within Christianity.