LoginMerton & Sufism: The Untold Story—A Complete Compendium
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Thomas Merton (1915-1968) was a preeminent pioneer of inter-religious dialogue and spiritual friendship. In this fascinating volume, editors Rob Baker and Gray Henry have assembled a vast array of materials illustrating his deep interest and attraction to Sufism, the mystical side of Islam. Merton was especially intrigued with its emphasis upon action, love, and knowledge. In a letter to Abdul Aziz in Pakistan, he wrote: "I am tremendously impressed with the solidity and intellectual sureness of Sufism. I am stirred to the depths of my heart by the intensity of Moslem piety toward His names, and the reverence with which He
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Manufacturer: Fons Vitae
Release date: 1 January 1999
ISBN-10 : 1887752072 | ISBN-13: 9781887752077
Release date: 1 January 1999
ISBN-10 : 1887752072 | ISBN-13: 9781887752077
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