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by Paul R. Dekar (Author), Christine M. Bochen (Foreword by), Mark C. Meade (Afterword by)
Thomas Merton: God's Messenger on the Road towards a New World highlights the contribution of the best-selling North American writer between the Second World War and 1968. The Cistercian monk called people to act justly, love kindness, and walk humbly. By his critique of technology, a major impediment for people to follow Jesus; by his writing on contemplative prayer; by his interfaith outreach; and through his witness against racism, war, and degradation of nature, Merton still matters. This book uses Micah 6:8 to organize Merton's focus on justice, lovingkindness, and humility, as well as his dialogue with Rachel Carson, Ernesto Cardinal, Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thich Nhat Hahn, and others.
Author Biography
In retirement, Paul R. Dekar, Professor Emeritus of Evangelism and Mission, Memphis Theological Seminary, teaches, writes, and volunteers with various organizations including Dundas [Ontario] Community Services and the Canadian Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. He is a member of the Canadian Interfaith Reference Group. His recent publications include Dangerous People: The Fellowship of Reconciliation Building a Nonviolent World of Justice, Peace, and Freedom (2016); "In an Inescapable Network of Mutuality" Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Globalization of an Ethical Ideal (2013); and Thomas Merton, Twentieth Century Wisdom for Twenty-First Century Living (2011).
