Merton & Judaism: Holiness in Words: Recognition, Repentance, and Renewal

Outstanding writers discuss Thomas Merton’s discovery of and developing relationship with Judaism. Merton and Judaism features Merton’s correspondence with Jewish scholars and participation in the Catholic Church’s opening to respect for Jewish faith and spirituality, especially in the Ecumenical Council of 1962-65. Also included are pertinent documents of Vatican II and joint statements to bishops and rabbis, making this book valuable for libraries’ permanent collections.