The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton

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The Seven Storey Mountain is well-described by the book's subtitle: An autobiography of faith. It is the story of Thomas James Merton's life from his birth in 1915 until his vow-taking at a Trappist monastery in 1944. The essence of Seven Storey is Merton's slow progress of philosophy and allegiance, in stages, from narcissism to communism to Catholicism to monasticism.

Thomas Merton was born January 31, 1915 in Prades, Western France. His parents were artists...

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Thomas Merton

1,626 words, approx. 6 pages

Thomas Merton (1915-1968), Roman Catholic writer, was a Trappist monk, social critic, and spiritual guide.Thomas Merton was born in Prades, France, on January 31, 1915, the first-born child of an Amer... Read more

Thomas Merton

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In the light of Thomas Merton's primary allegiance to the monastic life, one feels somewhat perplexed by his prodigious publication record. Merton was born in Prades, France, 31 January 1915, the son ... Read more

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