Thomas merton books biography and list of works author. There are many superb writings of spiritualiy, god and christ. Thomas merton 19151968, a trappist monk, was one of the most wellknown catholic writers of the 20th century. In the last year of his life, he wrote in his journal while.
His diaries, social commentary, and spiritual writings continue to be widely read after his untimely death in 1968. Author thomas merton was born on 31st january 1915 ad. Publication date 2003 topics spiritual life publisher new york. The first edition of the novel was published in 1962, and was written by thomas merton. Thoughts in solitude stands alongside the seven storey mountain as one of mertons most uring and popular works. He was a trappist monk, poet, social activist, and student of comparative religion. No man is an island confronts our selfish nature and the gravity society has upon our lives. He was the author of more than 60 books, including the story of his conversion, seven storey mountain, a modern spiritual classic. No man is an island by thomas merton, 9780156027731, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. The restless journeys of thomas merton and henri nouwen duration. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. No man is an island kindle edition by merton, thomas. This sequel to seeds of contemplation provides fresh insight into mertons favorite topics of silence and solitude, while also underscoring the importance. Thomas merton books list of books by author thomas merton.
An american citizen, thomas merton was born in united states. No man is an island thomas merton download free ebook. Essay themes include hope, conscience, sacrifice, charity, sincerity, mercy, and silence. Here, in one of his most popular of his more than thirty books, thomas merton provides further meditations on the spiritual life in sixteen thoughtful essays, beginning with his classic treatise love can be kept only by being given away. He wrote more than seventy books, including his autobiography, the seven storey mountain. Essay themes include hope, conscience, sacrifice, charity, s. I stumbled upon no man is an island by thomas merton at the thrift store, and as i flipped through it, i kept appreciating the excerpts i read so i. His autobiography, the seven storey mountain, has millions of copies and has been translated into over fifteen languages. Mertons words ring with more truth and conviction today than than they did 50 years ago. Merton writes with penetrating insight on topics such as frienship, personal vocation, temptation, humility, spiritual loneliness, courage, and life among others.
It has long been on my list to read at least one book by thomas merton, henri nouwen, and dallas willard. Publication date 1967 topics spiritual life publisher. Thomas merton was 53 years old when he died on 10th december 1968 ad. No man is an island every other man is a piece of myself, says thomas merton in the prologue to this book, for i am a. The insight he gives into the nature of the con life and its values is one of the interesting by of the book. In fact, these two certitudes were crystal clear to me as a. Thomas merton ebooks epub and pdf downloads ebookmall. No man is an island can only be described as profound. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Being and doing our book of the month for may is no man is an island by thomas merton 19151968, the trappist monk, mystic, and writer. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 297 pages and is available in paperback format. No man is an island by thomas merton reading guidebook.
That was the story of a spiritual pilgrimage, vividly attention of all souls. Thomas merton wrote the silent life a decade after he took orders. Thomas merton was a trappist monk and author who was best known for his autobiography, the seven storey mountain, which was published in 1948. He called his own life story the seven storey mountain.
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