Divine Discontent: The Prophetic Voice of Thomas Merton
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (538 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1441180621 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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The Challenges of a Contemplative Kevin Mark American Catholic writer and Trappist monk Thomas Merton (1915–1968) is one of the most influential spiritual figures of the 20th-century and still, decades after his death remains fascinating. Next year will be the 100th anniversary of Merton’s birthday so expect a new wave of reissues of his writings and . Stephen P. Judd said This is easily one of the best of recent books on Thomas. This is easily one of the best of recent books on Thomas Merton as we near his centenary in "This is easily one of the best of recent books on Thomas" according to Stephen P. Judd. This is easily one of the best of recent books on Thomas Merton as we near his centenary in 2015. Highly recommended for those who have recently discovered Merton as well as for his ardent aficionados.. 015. Highly recommended for those who have recently discovered Merton as well as for his ardent aficionados.. A fine and comprehensive picture of Thomas Merton. Donald J. DaRos An informative, comprehensive document about the drive beyond specialness of Thomas Merton as gleaned from multiple quotes. John Moss has done a service to the study of Thomas Merton. I highly recommend reading the book.
His books include OneEquall Light on the life and writings of John Donne (Canterbury Press, 2003) and The Language of Love: Exploring Prayer (Canterbury Press 2007).. Paul's Cathedral, a member of the Advisory Board of the Centre for Religion and Public Life and a tutor for the Oxford Continuing Education Theology Summer
His extensive writings, many only recently available, provide the basis for a fresh examination of his story, permitting Merton to speak for himself whenever possible, but enabling also an analysis of his abiding fascination and the discontents – human and divine – that dominated so much of his life. The 2015 centenary of Merton's birth provides an opportunity to reconsider both his international reputation and his startling relevance in today's world. The author inspires us to look again at our preconceived ideas about the natural world, the prevailing culture, abuses of power, questions of war and peace, contem
As complete a portrait as is possible of a man who seems to have written everything there was to know about himself, even as he hid his psyche behind the typewriter National Catholic Reporter