Thomas merton: The true self and the quest for justice

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The year 2015 marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Merton who was born on 31 January 1915. His writings cover diverse themes, which are of value to a myriad of faith traditions. This article will trace his understanding of holiness and the way in which Merton emphasised participation in the transformation of the world. It commences with a biographical overview of Merton and then Merton’s understanding of ‘holiness’ as growth of the ‘true self’ in God is discussed. His work as social critic is outlined and the article ends with a reflection of Merton’s understanding of ‘love’ and ‘compassion’-a life before God.

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Rakoczy, S. (2016). Thomas merton: The true self and the quest for justice. HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies, 72(4). https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v72i4.3447

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