Thomas Merton - Contemplation And Political Action

'Mario Aguilar makes a convincing case in arguing that the silence of the cloister can speak powerfully and prophetically to the world at large. His book on Thomas Merton is a welcome addition to the scholarly literature on the twentieth century's most influential Christian monk.' Lawrence S. Cunningham, John A. O'Brien Professor of Theology, University of Notre Dame, USA

About the author

Mario I. Aguilar is Professor of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion and Politics. His previous books include Contemplating God, Changing the World (S.P.C.K., 2008).

Summary

A fresh exploration of Merton's life and thought, focussing on his role as a Christian activist. An inspirational book that will encourage readers to work towards a more just world, written by an author who combines a contemplative life with political action.

Product details

• Authors: Mario I. Aguilar, Aguilar Mario I.
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.03.2011
• EAN: 9780281060580
• ISBN: 978-0-281-06058-0
• No. of pages: 160
• Weight: 216 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious, RELIGION / Spirituality, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Monasticism, Christianity, Biography: religious & spiritual, Christian spirituality & religious experience, Spirituality and religious experience, Biography: religious and spiritual, Religious communities and monasticism, Christian communities & monasticism