What is Thomas Merton's most enduring work?
The Seven Storey Mountain
The Skyscraper of Spirituality
The Tower of Transcendence
The Condo of Consciousness
Answer
The Seven Storey Mountain, published in 1948, is the autobiography of Trappist monk Thomas Merton. It is considered his most enduring work and has sold more than 2 million copies. The book chronicles Merton's journey from a life of hedonism and intellectualism to his conversion to Catholicism and entry into the Trappist monastery. It is a spiritual classic that has inspired millions of readers.
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