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Name and location of repository
Beschrijvingsniveau
Titel
Datum(s)
- 1961 December 24 (Vervaardig)
Omvang
1 page(s); Typed signed letter with holograph (handwritten) annotations.
Naam van de archiefvormer
Biografie
Living in Karachi, Pakistan, Abdul Aziz can be attributed with sparking Merton's first interest in Sufism, an interest later shared with his novices at Gethsemani. Beginning their correspondence in late 1960, Merton and Aziz would exchange books and ideas. Aziz was introduced to Merton's work through Louis Massignon, a mutual friend. An important insight from these letters is Merton's response to Aziz's request for a description of his prayer life.
Content and structure elements
Bereik en inhoud
First lines: "I sent you a letter on the 18th November 1961 which, I hope, would have been received by you in due"... Contents index: requests some of Merton's writings on the English Mystics and a study about Taoism and comparative themes in other mystical traditions.
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Technical access
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Languages of the material
- Engels