Author Robert Hudson is a recognized Bob Dylan scholar and a member of the International Thomas Merton Society, and here is his starting point: “Although (Father Thomas Merton and Bob Dylan) lived their lives a thousand miles apart, their souls were next-door neighbors.”
‘Parallel biography’ of Father Merton, Bob Dylan offers unique insights
Author sees much of himself in Trappist’s views on creation spirituality
Matthew Fox is an ex-Catholic and ex-Dominican priest who is now an Episcopalian. In 1993, he was silenced for his theological views — including his advocacy for women’s ordination, same-sex unions and some of his writings on creation spirituality.