About the book
\"Perhaps the greatest testament of personal devotion published in this century.\" — The New York Times
A powerful journal of poems and spiritual meditations recorded over several decades by a universally known and admired peacemaker. A dramatic account of spiritual struggle, Markings has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers since it was first published in 1964.
Markings is distinctive, as W.H. Auden remarks in his foreword, as a record of \"the attempt by a professional man of action to unite in one life the via activa and the via contemplativa.\" It reflects its author's efforts to live his creed, his belief that all men are equally the children of God and that faith and love require of him a life of selfless service to others. For Hammarskjöld, \"the road to holiness necessarily passes through the world of action.\" Markings is not only a fascinating glimpse of the mind of a great man, but also a moving spiritual classic that has left its mark on generations of readers.
Editions of Markings
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780394435329
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307277428
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345306999
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345327413
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\"Perhaps the greatest testament of personal devotion published in this century.\" — The New York Times
A powerful journal of poems and spiritual meditations recorded over several decades by a universally known and admired peacemaker. A dramatic account of spiritual struggle, Markings has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers since it was first published in 1964.
Markings is distinctive, as W.H. Auden remarks in his foreword, as a record of \"the attempt by a professional man of action to unite in one life the via activa and the via contemplativa.\" It reflects its author's efforts to live his creed, his belief that all men are equally the children of God and that faith and love require of him a life of selfless service to others. For Hammarskjöld, \"the road to holiness necessarily passes through the world of action.\" Markings is not only a fascinating glimpse of the mind of a great man, but also a moving spiritual classic that has left its mark on generations of readers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Markings about?
\"Perhaps the greatest testament of personal devotion published in this century.\" — The New York Times
A powerful journal of poems and spiritual meditations recorded over several decades by a universally known and admired peacemaker. A dramatic account of spiritual struggle, Markings has inspired hundreds of thousands of readers since it was first published in 1964.
Markings is distinctive, as W.H. Auden remarks in his foreword, as a record of \"the attempt by a professional man of action to unite in one life the via activa and the via contemplativa.\" It reflects its author's efforts to live his creed, his belief that all men are equally the children of God and that faith and love require of him a life of selfless service to others. For Hammarskjöld, \"the road to holiness necessarily passes through the world of action.\" Markings is not only a fascinating glimpse of the mind of a great man, but also a moving spiritual classic that has left its mark on generations of readers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Markings?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of Markings?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780394435329
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Markings?
Dag Hammarskjold
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Markings is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780394435329) and paperback(ISBN 9780307277428) and paperback(ISBN 9780345306999) and paperback(ISBN 9780345327413)
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