The Ascent to Truth (original 1951; edition 2002)

by Thomas Merton

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Merton defines Christian mysticism, especially as expressed by the Spanish Carmelite St. John of the Cross, and he offers the contemplative experience as an answer to the irreligion and barbarism of our times. “For those...curious about mysticism...this is an excellent book” (Catholic World).… (more)

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Title:	The Ascent to Truth
Authors:	Thomas Merton
Info:	Mariner Books (2002), Edition: 1, Paperback, 360 pages
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Showing that the summit of ultimate truth is reached in contemplation, this book offers an exposition of the doctrines of St John of the Cross. The expositions and meditations are nourishment for the spirit journeying towards truth.

StFrancisofAssisi | Jul 10, 2019 |

Merton defines Christian mysticism, especially as expressed by the Spanish Carmelite St. John of the Cross, and he offers the contemplative experience as an answer to the irreligion and barbarism of our times. “For those...curious about mysticism...this is an excellent book” (Catholic World). (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Thomas Merton	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Rijn, Rembrandt van	Cover artist	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Silverman, Bob	Cover designer	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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1951

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St. John of the Cross

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Mount Carmel

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Epigraph

"In His hands He hideth the light
and commandeth it to come again.
He showeth His friend concerning it,
that it is his possession,
and that he may ascend to it"
Job xxxvi, 32-33

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To Our Lady of Mount Carmel

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The only thing that can save the world from complete moral collapse is a spiritual revolution.

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