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Thomas Merton
Poet, Prophet, Priest
by Jennifer Fisher Bryant
ISBN: 0802851096
ISBN-13: 9780802851093
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
A biography of the Trappist monk who was born in France in 1915. Illustrated with b&w photographs.
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co
Published date: 1997
Size: 6 x 8.75 inches
Weight: 0.95 pounds
Ages: 7 to 9
Synopses
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.
Publisher's Notes
This book traces the life of the Trappist monk who later became one of America's most beloved and influential spiritual writers. Beginning with Merton's birth in France, Bryant outlines the events that led to his Catholic conversion and his subsequent entry into a Trappist monastery.
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Thomas Merton: Poet, Prophet, Priest (Men of Spirit)
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A.: Eerdmans Pub Co. Hardcover. 0802851096 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall 207 pg. 1d5-1. . Fine. 1997. ( more information) Offered by Alotofbooks.com (United States)
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Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 1997. Clean, tight text. Usual library markings. Book shows very slight shelfwear. Dust jacket covered with original library protector.. ISBN: 0802851096. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. Ex-Library. UNITED STATES BIOGRAPHY JUVENILE LITERATURE THOMAS MERTON 1915-1968 CATHOLIC TRAPPIST MONK RELIGION. ( more information) Offered by Twin Tomes Booksellers (United States)
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