Thomas Merton Collection (7 vols.)

by Thomas Merton; M. Basil Pennington; William H. Shannon

Publishers:

Burns and Oates; Continuum; St. Anthony Messenger Press

, 1976–2000

Overview

Thomas Merton is regarded as one of the most influential Catholic writers of the twentieth century. The Thomas Merton Collection brings together four of Merton’s key works and three books about his life, spiritual perspectives, and teachings. Combined, these works provide a complete picture of the development of Merton’s spiritual perspectives, and their application to daily life.

Learn about the importance of contemplation in your spiritual journey, strengthen your identity in Christ, and understand how inner solitude is connected to faith. Thomas Merton’s works are timeless, as is the narrative of his life.

Each volume is indexed and tagged, allowing you to cross-reference the collection with the rest of your Logos library. Search for specific passages of Scripture and find key words with just a click.

Key Features

• Presents Merton’s perspectives on contemplation, identity, solitude, and Eastern religions
• Includes three works by renowned scholars about the development of Merton’s spiritual perspectives
• Offers applications of concepts for daily life

Product Details

• Title: Thomas Merton Collection
• Authors: Thomas Merton, William H. Shannon, M. Basil Pennington
• Publisher: Continuum
• Volumes: 7
• Pages: 1,302

About Thomas Merton

Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk of the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky. In 1949, he was ordained to the priesthood. Merton is regarded as one of the most influential Catholic writers of the twentieth century. During his lifetime, he wrote more than 70 books, including his widely acclaimed autobiography The Seven Storey Mountain.