The Thomas Merton EncyclopediaThe authoritative essays, with 350 entries and 50 illustrations, written by top Merton scholars, are arranged alphabetically and cover the following themes: Merton's books Essential themes that emerge from his books Persons who were important in his life The places where he lived out his life William H. Shannon, founder and first president of the International Thomas Merton Society; he is also the author of several books on Merton, including the

He is the author of Crucified People: The Suffering of the Tortured in Today's World

The First Arrow: John the Baptist

His other books include Seven Events that Shaped the New Testament World and The New Testament: Method and Meaning

"I'm sorry

and Professor of Systematic Theology at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago

The Liturgy Debate

learn about the unique spiritual path he launched

who instructed him to do his duty and to obey the law--an instruction that violated his conscience

" To recover those depths is to learn that worship can surprise and lead us to the divine depths of creation

to Dorothy Day

Through the introduction by Eric O

Director of Spiritual Formation