Name: love and living
SKU: 3211007
Price: 620.00 TWD
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Author: Thomas Merton
ISBN: 9780156027991

Type

Physical Book

Author

Thomas Merton

Publisher

HarperOne

Language

English

Pages

240

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.4x13.5x1.4 cm

Weight

0.26 kg.

ISBN

9780156027991

ISBN13

9780156027991

Synopsis "love and living"

A posthumously published collection of Merton's essays and meditations centering on the need for love in learning to live. "Love is the revelation of our deepest personal meaning, value, and identity." Edited by Naomi Burton Stone and Brother Patrick Hart.

Thomas Merton

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Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was an American Trappist monk, writer, and poet, known for his works on spirituality, mysticism, and social justice. His most influential book, The Seven Storey Mountain (1948), is a spiritual autobiography that became a classic of religious literature. Other notable works include New Seeds of Contemplation (1961) and Mystics and Zen Masters (1966), where he explores the contemplative life and social responsibility from faith.

Merton wrote about interfaith dialogue, especially with Buddhism and Hinduism, influencing modern spiritual thought. His writings combine philosophical depth with accessible prose, making him one of the most relevant figures of the 20th century in the religious and humanist fields.

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