{"product_id":"thomas-merton-an-introduction-to-his-life-teachings-and-practices-9781250250483","title":"Thomas Merton: An Introduction to His Life, Teachings, and Practices","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to the spiritual legacy of Thomas Merton\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Thomas Merton was a Trappist monk and one of the most influential spiritual figures of the 20th century. His writing on contemplation, monastic life, mysticism, poetry, and social issues have influenced generations and his legacy of interfaith understanding and social justice endures to this day. \u003ci\u003eThomas Merton: An Introduction to His Life, Teachings, and Practices\u003c\/i\u003e offers an exploration of Merton as a monk, as a writer, and as a human being. Author Jon M. Sweeney delves into Merton's life and ideas with an appreciation for his work and a deep understanding of the spiritual depth that it contains. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThomas Merton\u003c\/i\u003e offers a unique view of the popular and sometimes controversial monk, braiding together his thoughts and practices with the reality of his life to create a full portrait of a pivotal figure. The Merton revealed in its pages is a source of inspiration and insight for those wrestling with questions of faith and spirituality. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt its core, the book is about the search for wholeness--a search Merton undertook himself throughout his lifetime and one readers can also embark on as they draw inspiration and guidance from his life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJON M. SWEENEY is an independent scholar and an award-winning writer. He is a biographer of St. Francis of Assisi and translator of his writings, and his books on Franciscan subjects have sold more than two hundred thousand copies. Jon is the author of more than forty books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Pope Who Quit\u003c\/i\u003e, which was optioned by HBO. He is editor in chief and publisher of Paraclete Press. He's appeared on CBS Saturday Morning and numerous other programs, and writes regularly for \u003ci\u003eAmerica\u003c\/i\u003e magazine in the US, and \u003ci\u003eThe Tablet\u003c\/i\u003e in the UK. Jon is married to Rabbi Michal Woll; their interfaith marriage has been profiled in national media. He's the father of four, and lives in Milwaukee.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Essentials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50482025562386,"sku":"9781250250483","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_013541a7-bff9-4947-a349-76474d59ec9a.jpg?v=1730338957","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/thomas-merton-an-introduction-to-his-life-teachings-and-practices-9781250250483","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}