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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (; May 1, 1881 — April 10, 1955) was a Jesuit priest trained as a paleontologist and a philosopher, and was present at the discovery of Peking Man. Teilhard de Chardin conceived such ideas as the Omega Point and the Noosphere.
In setting forth this sweeping account of the unfolding of the material cosmos, he abandoned the literal interpretation of the creation account in the Book of Genesis in favor of a metaphorical interpretation. In so doing he displeased certain officials in the Catholic Curia, who considered that this undermined the doctrine of original sin developed by Saint Augustine from his understanding of the story of the Fall of Man. It was for this reason that Teilhard's account became controversial amongst certain church officials. His work was denied publication while he was living due to the opposition of the Roman Holy Office.
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Fondation Teilhard de Chardin - At the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris. Bibliography and an illustrated biographical timeline for the geologist priest. Information on the Foundation, which is the sole owner of the copyrights on Teilhard's works. Site in French and English.
From Earth to Heaven: Teilhard's Politics and Eschatology - Certainly Teilhard de Chardin tried to integrate science and religion. But Richard Lischer muses about the political ramifications of Teilhard's thought. [The Christian Century]
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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin - An introduction to Teilhard de Chardin's philosophical understanding of evolution. With photos. Also offers a biographical timeline. Site in Portuguese, French, and English.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: Toward a Science Charged with Faith - An overview of the provocative ideas of the French Jesuit and paleontologist. Chapter from Charles P. Henderson's book God and Science.
Quotations: The Phenomenon of Man - Extracts from Teilhard de Chardin's book.
Stichting Teilhard de Chardin (Nederland) - Organization in the Netherlands, dedicated to the study of the thought of Teilhard de Chardin. Short biography, bibliography. Objectives of the foundation, information on their magazine. Book reviews. Site in Dutch, English, German, and Russian.
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Teilhard de Chardin and the Noosphere - An article by Philip J. Cunningham on the French Jesuit's philosophical and theological interpretation of evolution. [Computer-Mediated Communication Magazine]
Teilhard De Chardin on Creation and the Christian Life - The French Jesuit and scientist thought that serious Christians are torn between things of God and things of the world. His solution related human life to divine creation. [Theology Today]
Teilhard de Chardin Study Group - Encourages interdisciplinary study of the work of Teilhard de Chardin, in the light of contemporary science. Summaries of past presentations, quotes from Teilhard's works, essays on aspects of Teilhard's thought. Site in French, English, and Italian.
Teilhard de Chardin, Pierre - Brief biography, from the Columbia Encyclopedia. Includes bibliography.
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Teilhard de Chardin: A Passionate Champion of Christ - Though silenced by the Church and virtually disowned by the Jesuits, Teilhard was a faithful priest with a deeply Christian view of the universe. Essay by J. Felix Raj on his fellow Jesuit's life and thought.
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The American Teilhard Association - Membership organization dedicated to the future of the earth and of the human community. Biography of Teilhard de Chardin (in PDF), timeline, bibliography, membership information, newsletter (in PDF), list of monographs they have published.
The Confluence of Religions - Short essay written by Teilhard de Chardin in 1934, while he was in China. Examines the relation between Christianity and other religions.
The Human Phenomenon - An excerpt from The Phenomenon of Man, the English translation of Teilhard de Chardin's book Le Phénomène Humain.
Toward a Theology of the Web: Pierre Teilhard de Chardin and Cyberconsciousness - Internet theorists are turning to the work of theologian Teilhard de Chardin for ideas about how the Web might relate to an emergent global consciousness.
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