Thomas Merton: Poet, Prophet, Priest
- ISBN-10
- 0802851096
- ISBN-13
- 9780802851093
- Series
- Thomas Merton
- Category
- Juvenile Fiction
- Pages
- 207
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997
- Publisher
- Eerdmans Books For Young Readers
- Author
- Jennifer Bryant
Description
Traces the life of the Trappist monk who became one of America's best known spiritual writers, describing his childhood and worldly education, his faith journey, writing career, and his involvement in social issues of his time.
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