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      Hardcover The Ascent to Truth Book
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      ISBN: B001QDA59Q

      The Ascent to Truth

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      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). This description may be from another edition of this product.

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      Catholicism Christian Books & Bibles Christian Living Inspirational Meditations Mysticism Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Saints Spirituality Theology Worship & Devotion

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      Rated 5 stars
      A modern mystic experiences the dark night

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      Thomas Merton was a Benedictine friar who turned to a writing career within the monastic fold. While perhaps inevitable given his great energy and zeal (which misdirected were probably responsible for his turbulent life before he converted to Catholicism) he later used his very considerable intellectual and artistic gifts for the right end, praising God and creation, and exploring the spiritual in a world which both thirsts...

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      Rated 4 stars
      A more than introductory study of St John of the Cross.

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      This is the young Thomas Merton tackling a great Spanish mystic that he was able to read in the original language. The Sign of Jonas, another book, makes wonderful side comments about the Carmelite mystic John of the Cross but here Merton really tries to meditate and explain him. It is not always successful. Merton did not think the book a success. Nevertheless, it is a good introduction to the problem of the tension between...

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