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Merton's Correspondence with:

Lillian Marks; Lillian Marcks; Marcks, Lillian

Marks, Lillian  printer

 
 

Descriptive Summary

Record Group: Section A - Correspondence
Dates of materials: 1967
Volume: 2 item(s); 2 pg(s)

Scope and Content

Biography

Merton writes to Lillian Marks in response to her criticism of his article "Blessed are the Meek" from the edition of Fellowship (published by the Fellowship of Reconciliation) from May of 1967. Merton took an ironic tone in the article. Marks thought that Merton crossed the line and hampered ecumenical dialogue in employing the term "international Jewry", even if the tone was that of irony. Merton apologizes and pledges to be more careful in the future.

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1. 1967/08/04 TL[c] from Merton Jim Best, of "Fellowship", has forwarded your letter to me. I am very sorry indeed that my words «detailed view»
2. 1967/08/09 HLS to Merton Thank you for your gracious letter in response to my criticism. As you see I am writing «detailed view»

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