This is by no means a new book, but it was the first book that showed me that science and spirituality converged - and of the possibility that “evolution” and “creation” were not conflicting theories but of one pattern. Written by a Jesuit priest and paleontologist, Father Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, it lifted my spirits, and for the first time I could see that Life on this planet and in this Universe was purpose-driven and of an intelligent design leading it to ever higher expressions of unfoldment and of the Spirit.
One need not agree with all of Father Teilhard’s theological suppositions to appreciate the majestic possibilities inherent in this book. This priest/scientist was a truly spiritual man, in the best sense of that word, and this and other books by him (e.g., ”The Divine Milieu”) reveals the thinking of a truly great man.
November 22nd, 2007 at 1:56 pm
Hi there Mike. I tried my best to get hold of a copy of the book but had no such luck yet. I’m still studying and serve as a catechist at the local catholic church. I heard about the concepts Omega point and being identical to Jesus at the end of the evolution of man expressed in the book. Can you please tell me where I can download the book for free? Sorry if I’m disturbing you but I feel a bit desperate.
November 22nd, 2007 at 4:36 pm
Prasanna: Here’s link to book with intro by Sir Julian Huxley: http://arthursclassicnovels.com/arthurs/science/phenom10.html
Best,
Mike