The Wisdom of the Desert: Sayings from the Desert Fathers of the Fourth Century by Thomas Merton

The Wisdom of the Desert: Sayings from the Desert Fathers of the Fourth Century

Thomas Merton

128 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

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This book is ideal for readers seeking contemplative insights into living a life of purpose and spiritual depth through ancient, pared-down wisdom that challenges modern complexities.

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The personal tones of the translations, the blend of reverence and humor so characteristic of him, show how deeply Merton identified with the legendary authors of these sayings and parables, the fourth-century Christian Fathers who sought solitude...

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