The Classic Collection of Thomas Merton (7 Books). Illustrated : The Seven Storey Mountain, The Sign of Jonas, Bread in the Wilderness, Praying the Psalms, New Seeds of Contemplation and Others, livre ebook

The Classic Collection of Thomas Merton (7 Books) brings together the most influential works of one of the twentieth century’s greatest spiritual writers. This illustrated collection offers a comprehensive introduction to Merton’s thought, uniting autobiography, biblical reflection, and contemplative theology in a single volume. Through these texts, Merton addresses the modern search for meaning, revealing a spiritual vision rooted in Christian tradition yet deeply responsive to the challenges of contemporary life.
The autobiographical works, The Seven Storey Mountain and The Sign of Jonas, trace Merton’s journey from intellectual restlessness to monastic vocation, combining personal narrative with profound spiritual insight. In the biblical writings—Bread in the Wilderness, The Living Bread, and Praying the Psalms—Merton reflects on Scripture, the Eucharist, and the prayer of the Psalms as living sources of transformation. These texts invite readers to engage the Bible not merely as doctrine, but as an encounter shaping everyday faith and interior renewal.
The contemplative works, New Seeds of Contemplation and The Ascent to Truth, explore silence, humility, and the discovery of the true self in God. Together, the seven books form a unified spiritual journey, guiding readers from conversion to contemplation. This illustrated edition presents Merton’s enduring legacy in an accessible and coherent format, ideal for readers seeking depth, wisdom, and a sustained introduction to Christian contemplative life.
Contents:
•Autobiographies
-The Seven Storey Mountain
-The Sign of Jonas
•Biblical topics
-Bread in the Wilderness
-The Living Bread
-Praying the Psalms
•Contemplation and meditations
-New Seeds of Contemplation
-The Ascent to Truth