The Pocket Thomas Merton by Thomas Merton (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Pocket Thomas Merton by Thomas Merton, Robert Inchausti Originally published under title: The pocket Thomas Merton: Boston: New Seeds, 2005. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A treasury of wisdom from the influential Christian contemplative, political activist, social visionary, and literary figure Thomas Merton.A treasury of wisdom from the influential Christian contemplative, political activist, social visionary, and literary figure.Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was spiritual parent to a generation-and his influence, through his many books, has only increased in the half-century since his death. He was a hermit who maintained a compelling correspondence with some of the most influential thinkers of his age; he was a social and political activist whose ideas had a seminal influence in the world beyond his monastic cloister; and he was a Christian who saw through the boundaries of religious identity in a way that was truly ahead of his time. This collection of short excerpts from his voluminous writings covers all of the famous Trappist monks main themes, thus serving as a perfect short introduction to his work in his own words.This book is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series.The Shambhala Pocket Library is a collection of short, portable teachings from notable figures across religious traditions and classic texts.The covers in this series are rendered by Colorado artist Robert Spellman.The books in this collection distill the wisdom and heart of the work Shambhala Publications has published over 50 years into a compactformat that is collectible, reader-friendly, andapplicable to everyday life. Notes A series of pocket treasuries of wisdom from a wide range of religious and spiritual visionaries and leaders. Each provides a perfect introduction into each thinkers ideas and beliefs. Author Biography THOMAS MERTON (1915-1968) was a Trappist monk, spiritual director, political activist, social critic, and one of the most-read spiritual writers of the twentieth century. He is the author of many books, including The Seven Storey Mountain. Promotional A treasury of wisdom from the influential Christian contemplative, political activist, social visionary, and literary figure. Promotional "Headline" A treasury of wisdom from the influential Christian contemplative, political activist, social visionary, and literary figure. Details ISBN1611803764 Author Robert Inchausti Language English ISBN-10 1611803764 ISBN-13 9781611803761 Media Book Format Paperback Residence US Birth 1915 Death 1968 DEWEY 242 Short Title PCKT THOMAS MERTON Year 2017 Imprint Shambhala Publications Inc Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Replaces 9781590302736 Series Shambhala Pocket Library Series Number 1 Publication Date 2017-08-01 UK Release Date 2017-08-01 AU Release Date 2017-08-01 NZ Release Date 2017-08-01 US Release Date 2017-08-01 Pages 160 Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc Edited by Robert Inchausti Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145281918;

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