Thomas Merton SS202325 "—Bruce Barron

"—Bruce Barron

demonstrating how "the African factor" emerges as a major category of transformation: preceding in importance "this missionary factor

and experience in both Europe and Asia to outline a significant shift in Christian theological understanding of world religious pluralism

synthesizing insights from religion

Thomas Merton SS202325 "—Bruce BarronSelected and introduced by a leading scholar, here are key writings of one of the 20th century's most admired spiritual writers, Trappist monk Thomas Merton. Merton's work reflects a living encounter with the tradition of Christian wisdom as well engagement with the burning questions of our world: peace, monasticism, spiritual wisdom, and the quest for meaning in the face of absurdity. Editor Christine M. Bochen is professor of religious studies at