Gregory K. Hillis

From Fire, by Water

History & Biography

“An engaging account of [Ahmari's] journey to faith.... extraordinary talents as a writer." — R.R. Reno, First Things "Ahmari writes beautifully, and the story he tells is fascinating.... Although Ahmari's context is a different one from [Thomas] Merton's, more than once while reading the book I saw correlations between their autobiographies.”

Thomas Merton and the Individual Witness

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“At a time of increasing political and religious polarization, David Orberson rightly points us to the witness of Thomas Merton, a contemplative monk and writer whose voice is needed today. Orberson shows how Merton’s focus on dialogue rooted in genuine encounter provides a convicting message of hope that can steer us through our own tumultuous times.”