Interfaith Dialogue Between Thomas Merton and Abraham Joshua Heschel

Presented by: Dr. Cristóbal Serrán-Pagán y Fuentes

Thomas Merton’s interfaith dialogue with the Jewish rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel sets an example of how these two religious figures from the twentieth century learned from each other and respected their theological differences while  still finding common ground. Cristóbal Serrán-Pagán y Fuentes will share his insights via Zoom as to how Merton and Heschel have become models of creative interreligious dialogue and witnesses for global peace. He will highlight major themes found in the exchange of letters between the Trappist monk and the Jewish spiritual master.