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- 1962 December 18 (Vervaardig)
Omvang
1 page(s); Typed signed letter with holograph (handwritten) annotations.
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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.
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First lines: "I had replied to your letter on 21st June, 1962 in which I raised a number of queries but I have not"... Contents index: thanks for «Breakthrough to Peace» book / John of the Cross / asks Merton what he means in «Ascent to Truth» by "'darkening' of all desire" and "analogical movement or attitude" / death of Louis Massignon.
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- Engels