num_pages: 157
description: "Pray To Live" is an introduction to the life and thought of Thomas Merton. Its aim is to uncover the main trends in Merton's richly diverse and very productive life, in order to help in a better understanding of his commitment to a contemplative critique of himself and his world. This understanding will then lead to an attentive meditation of Merton's own writings and a continuing search for a contemplative foundation of our fragmented, restless lives. - from the back coverPart I: For instruction -- From sarcasm to contemplation -- The way to silence -- Conquering solitude -- Unmasking the illusion -- Discovery of the east -- Part II: For meditation -- From sarcasm to contemplation -- The way to silence -- Conquering solitude -- Unmasking the illusion -- Discovery of the eastx, 157 pages 21 cmTranslation of Bidden om het levenIncludes texts by T. MertonIncludes bibliographical references (pages 153-157)
language: English
title: Pray to live: Thomas Merton: a contemplative critic
titlecomplete: Pray to live: Thomas Merton: a contemplative critic
genres: Christian Living, Biography, Spirituality, Prayer, Nonfiction, Faith
ratings_count: 86
publisher: Fides Publishers