Thomas Merton: Monk and Contemplative
The article discusses the life and works of the monk, Thomas Merton, who is also known as Father Louis. It mentions that Merton achieved influence, not only in monastic circles and religious domain, but also in political, artistic, literary and social arena. However, the author remarks that the radi...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2008
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| In: |
Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2008, Volume: 43, Issue: 4, Pages: 391-408 |
| Further subjects: | B
Contemplation
B Christian biography B Merton, Thomas, 1915-1968 B Spiritual Life B Contemplative orders B Monks B MONASTICISM & religious orders |
| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | The article discusses the life and works of the monk, Thomas Merton, who is also known as Father Louis. It mentions that Merton achieved influence, not only in monastic circles and religious domain, but also in political, artistic, literary and social arena. However, the author remarks that the radical role of monastic contemplative prayer remained his dominant focus and concern. |
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| ISSN: | 1062-6549 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly
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