The ascent to truth

by Thomas Merton

Paper Book, 1979

Status

Available

Call number

BV5091.C7M4 1981

Tags

Contemplation, Religion -- Meditations

Genres

Publication

New York ; London : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1981, c1979.

Description

Merton defines Christian mysticism, especially as expressed by the Spanish Carmelite St. John of the Cross, and he offers the contemplative experience as an answer to the irreligion and barbarism of our times. “For those...curious about mysticism...this is an excellent book” (Catholic World).

Subjects

Contemplation
Spiritual life Catholic Church

LCC

BV5091.C7M4 1981

Original publication date

1951

Physical description

x, 342 p.; 21 cm

ISBN

9780156086820

Barcode

31342000048032

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