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Merton and Dohen discuss the praise and criticism in Catholic circles involving Dohen's book Nationalism and American Catholicism. They also discuss Merton's Mystics and Zen Masters.
Dorothy Dohen was a sociologist, author and professor at Fordham University in New York.
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See also "Câmara Pessoa, Helder" file for Câmara's positive perspective on Dohen's book.
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1967/04/08 |
TL[c] from Merton |
We are nelghbors in this month's Critic and I must say that I was sorry to see the review you got. |
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Archbishop Helder Câmara stated Dohen's book to be "prophetic"
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1967/04/12 |
HLS to Merton |
I've just written to Sheed and Ward to send you a copy of my book. Yes, Dom Helder was most |
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1967/04/29 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Thanks for your letter of the 12th and for the book which reached me promptly. I am certainly glad |
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Merton sending an "anti-poem about the bomb" (likely "Original Child Bomb") and a copy of his book Mystics and Zen Masters, especially thinking Dohen would appreciate his essay "From Pilgrimage to Crusade"
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1967/05/13 |
TLS to Merton |
Even with the de-emphasizing of clerical paternalism in the modern Church I've found it impossible |
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Ivan Illich / Merton's essay, "The English Mystics," in Mystics and Zen Masters - Julian of Norwich / distrust of mysticism - Vatican II - Daniel Callahan's article, "The Renewal Mess" / questions Merton omitting the Spanish mystics - connection between St. John of the Cross and Zen
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