Name: Entering the Silence: Becoming a Monk and a Writer (The Journals of Thomas Merton)
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Author: Thomas Merton
ISBN: 9780060654771

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Entering the Silence: Becoming a Monk and a Writer (The Journals of Thomas Merton)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Thomas Merton

Publisher

HarperOne

Year

1997

Language

English

Pages

526

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.4 x 13.5 x 3.4 cm

Weight

0.45 kg.

ISBN13

9780060654771

Edition No.

Synopsis "Entering the Silence: Becoming a Monk and a Writer (The Journals of Thomas Merton) "

The second volume of Thomas Merton's gusty, passionate journals (Thomas Moore) chronicles Merton's advancements to priesthood and emergence as a bestselling author with the surprise success of his autobiography, The Seven Storey Mountain. Spanning an eleven-year period, Entering the Silence reflects Merton's struggle to balance his vocation to solitude with the budding literary career that would soon established him as one of the most important spiritual writers of our century.

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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