Christianity and Evolution

Nineteen essays concerned with the relationship of science and religion. As a believing scientist, Teilhard wrestled with the problem of presenting to the believer a scientific picture that would enlarge his religious vision and to the scientist a statement of religious ideas that would integrate with his understanding of reality. Foreword by N. M. Wildiers; Index. Translated by René Hague.A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

About the author

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (1881-1955) was a Jesuit priest and paleontologist who studied chemistry, physics, botany, and zoology and received his doctorate in geology. The author of several works of philosophy and religion, he is considered by many to be among the foremost thinkers of our time. Toward the Future was first published in 1973.

Summary

Nineteen essays concerned with the relationship of science and religion. As a believing scientist, Teilhard wrestled with the problem of presenting to the believer a scientific picture that would enlarge his religious vision and to the scientist a statement of religious ideas that would integrate with his understanding of reality. Foreword by N. M. Wildiers; Index. Translated by René Hague.A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

Product details

• Authors: Pierre Teilhard De Chardin
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.11.2002
• EAN: 9780156028189
• ISBN: 978-0-15-602818-9
• No. of pages: 264
• Weight: 286 g
• Series: Harvest Book, Hb 276; Harvest Book, Hb 276
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Christianity, Christian life and practice, Religion and beliefs, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, Relating to Christian people and groups, Protestantism and Protestant Churches, RELIGION: Christianity / General, RELIGION: Christianity / Quaker, RELIGION: Christian Living / Personal Growth, RELIGION: Christian Living / Inspirational, RELIGION: Faith, RELIGION: Christianity / Anglican, RELIGION: Christianity / Protestant, RELIGION: Christianity / Episcopalian, Quakers (Religious Society of Friends), RELIGION: Christianity / Catholic / General