{"product_id":"a-thomas-merton-reader-paperback","title":"A Thomas Merton Reader - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Merton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eM. Scott Peck\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Thomas Merton Reader\u003c\/i\u003e provides a complete view of Merton, in all his aspects: contemplative, spiritual writer, poet, peacemaker, and social critic. In this closely knit volume are significant selections not only from his major works but from some lesser-known, yet equally valuable, writings as well. Presented here is a living Thomas Merton, expounding through prose and poetry on an abundance of important themes -- war, love, peace, Eastern thought and spirituality, monastic life, art, contemplation, and solitude. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eM. Scott Peck puts the writings included here into the context of Merton's life.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis edition brings us Thomas Merton is all his aspects: spiritual writer, poet, peacemaker, man among men, servant of God -- a one-volume synopsis of his quest for truth, drawn not only from his major works but from his lesser-known writings as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Merton\u003c\/b\u003e (1915-68), Trappist monk, author, and peace activist, came to international prominence at a young age with his classic autobiography, \u003ci\u003eThe Seven Storey Mountain\u003c\/i\u003e. Over the rest of his life he wrote prolifically on a vast range of topics, including prayer, interior growth, social responsibility, violence, and war. Toward the end of his life he played a significant role in introducing Eastern religion to the West. He is today regarded as a spiritual master, a brilliant religious writer, and a man who embodied the quest for God and human solidarity in the modern world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eM. Scott Peck, M.D., \u003c\/b\u003eis a nationally renowned author and lecturer on the relationship between religion and the science of psychology. One of his most recent books is \u003ci\u003eFurther Along the Road Less Traveled\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.1 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 13, 1974\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51749328584992,"sku":"9780385032926","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3a5fb6d297f445940e3a8624c83a8382.webp?v=1779929976","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-thomas-merton-reader-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}