Thomas Merton: Prophet of Renewal Volume 4 Contributor(s): Bamberger, John Eudes (Author) |
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ISBN: 0879070102 ISBN-13: 9780879070106 Publisher: Liturgical Press OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2005 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Religion | Spirituality - Religion | Monasticism |
Dewey: 271.125 |
LCCN: 2005010302 |
Series: Monastic Wisdom |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.4" W x 8.3" (0.45 lbs) 144 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Like Bernard of Clairvaux, whose last act was to leave his cloister to mediate 'successfully 'between two nobles and prevent bloodshed, Thomas Merton found in the monastic life of prayer a source of strength, empathy, and understanding. To understand Merton, one must first know him as a Prophet of Monastic renewal. John Eudes Bamberger entered Gethsemani Abbey in 1950, having earned an MD from the University of Cincinnati the previous year and done his internship at Georgetown University Hospital. A student of Thomas Merton from 1952-1955, he worked with Merton, after his ordination in 1956, in screening applicants to the abbey. He served as abbot of the Abbey of the Genesee, in New York state, from 1971 until 2001. Since returning from a term as superior in the Philippines, he lives in a hermitage at Genesee. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bamberger, John Eudes: - John Eudes Bamberger entered Gethsemani Abbey in 1950, having earned an MD from the University of Cincinnati the previous year and done his internship at Georgetown University Hospital. A student of Thomas Merton from 1952-1955, he worked with Merton, after his ordination in 1956, in screening applicants to the abbey. He served as abbot of the Abbey of the Genesee, in New York state, from 1971 until 2001. Since returning from a term as superior in the Philippines, he lives in a hermitage at Genesee. |