THE ASCENT TO TRUTH.
by Merton, Thomas
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- Seller
-
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
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About This Item
Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York, (1951). First Edition, x, 342pp. VG in G, lightly chipped price-clipped dj. A journey toward ultimate knowledge, incorporating the doctrines of John of the Cross, the 16th century mystic. Merton was the world renowned Trappist monk/author who lived at Gethsemani in Kentucky..
Synopsis
Merton defines Christian mysticism, especially as expressed by the Spanish Carmelite St. John of the Cross, and he offers the contemplative experience as an answer to the irreligion and barbarism of our times. “For those...curious about mysticism...this is an excellent book” (Catholic World).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Legacy Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14068
- Title
- THE ASCENT TO TRUTH.
- Author
- Merton, Thomas
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Harcourt, Brace and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- THOMAS MERTON RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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About the Seller
Legacy Books
Biblio member since 2006
Louisville, Kentucky
About Legacy Books
We have been actively engaged in bookselling since 1977, specializing in Americana, Kentuckiana, Genealogy, Smithsonian Reports, Books about Books, and a wide variety of books in many other categories.
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