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    The Environmental Vision of Thomas Merton
    The Environmental Vision of Thomas Merton
    The Environmental Vision of Thomas Merton
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    The Environmental Vision of Thomas Merton

    By Monica Weis and James Conner

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    “Delightful . . . a superb guide to the ecological themes of Merton’s life and writings.” ?The Christian Century

    Nature was always vital in Thomas Merton’s life, from the long hours he spent as a child watching his father paint landscapes in the fresh air, to his final years of solitude in the hermitage at Our Lady of Gethsemani, where he contemplated and wrote about the beauty of his surroundings. Throughout his life, Merton’s study of the natural world shaped his spirituality in profound ways, and he was one of the first writers to raise concern about ecological issues that have become critical in recent years.

    In The Environmental Vision of Thomas Merton, Monica Weis suggests that Merton’s interest in nature, which developed significantly during his years at the Abbey of Gethsemani, laid the foundation for his growing environmental consciousness. Tracing Merton’s awareness of the natural world from his childhood to the final years of his life, Weis explores his deepening sense of place and desire for solitude, his love and responsibility for all living things, and his evolving ecological awareness.

    “Explains how Merton evolved from a nature enthusiast . . . to one of the world’s most respected ecological stewards.” ?Louisville Courier Journal
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateJun 24, 2011
    ISBN9780813140193
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