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No Man Is an Island

by Thomas Merton

ISBN13: 9780156659628
ISBN10: 015665962x
Condition: Standard
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A recapitulation of his earlier work Seeds of Contemplation, this collection of sixteen essays plumbs aspects of human spirituality. Merton addresses those in search of enduring values, fulfillment, and salvation in prose that is, as always, inspiring and compassionate. “A stimulating series of spiritual reflections which will prove helpful for all struggling to...live the richest, fullest and noblest life” (Chicago Tribune).

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Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was born in France and came to live in the United States at the age of 24. He received several awards recognizing his contribution to religious study and contemplation, including the Pax Medal in 1963, and remained a devoted spiritualist and a tireless advocate for social justice until his death in 1968. The Sign of Jonas was originally published in 1953.

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: mizpah, August 23, 2008 (view all comments by mizpah)
An exploration of the intention of man, helping the reader to understand pure (and impure) intention in prayer and in relationships with god, oursellves, and our fellow man. Merton focuses on love, sincerity, and mercy while dicussing the vocation of a Christian in this life. There is no love without love of god.
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ISBN:: 9780156659628
Author:: Merton, Thomas
Publisher:: Mariner Books
Location:: New York :
Subject:: Inspirational - Catholic
Subject:: Spiritual life
Subject:: Catholic church
Subject:: Catholicism
Subject:: Spiritual life -- Catholic Church.
Subject:: Christianity - Catholicism
Subject:: Christianity - Christian Life
Subject:: Christianity - Christian Life - General
Subject:: Inspirational
Subject:: Christianity
Copyright:: 1955
Edition Number:: 1st Harvest/HBJ ed.
Edition Description:: Trade Paper
Series:: Harvest/HBJ Book
Series Volume:: 95
Publication Date:: 1978
Binding:: Paperback
Language:: English
Illustrations:: Yes
Pages:: 288
Dimensions:: 8 x 5.31 in

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