The Thomas Merton Encyclopedia
Contributors: William H. Shannon (Editor); Christine M. Bochen (Editor); Patrick F. O'Connell (Editor)
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: January 30, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 572
ISBN-13: 9781570756573
Subjects: Christian communities & monasticism; Spirituality - General; New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit; Reference; Religion - Catholicism; Religion - Classic Works; Christian Life - Inspirational - Catholic; Christianity - Literature & the Arts; Inspirational - Catholic; Encyclopedias; Christianity - Literature
First sentence: The word "abbot" derives from the Aramaic word abba, which means "father."