Christian de Cherge - Modern Spiritual Masters

    Selected, translated, with an introduction by Christian Krokus and Habib Zanzana   Beatified in 2018, Christian de Chergé, a French Trappist monk was prior of Our Lady of Atlas Monastery in Tibherine, Algeria when in 1996 he and six members of his community were kidnapped and killed. The film “Of Gods and Men,” depicted their decision to remain with their Algerian-Muslim neighbors, even when knowing their lives were at risk.   “Blessed Christian de Chergé is one of the key figures for Catholic-Muslim dialogue in the last century. This marvelous book situates the life and work of de Chergé, and provides a beautiful translation of his thought into English. One hopes it will be widely read, taught, and discussed.” —Amir Hussain, Loyola Marymount University; past president, American Academy of Religion   "[These] uncommonly beautiful writings will not only inspire practitioners of Christian-Muslim dialogue, but also gratify anyone seeking deep spiritual insights on fraternity, fidelity