Teilhard Lexicon - by Sion Cowell (Paperback)

About the Book

Written to enable researchers and students to better understand the specialised language of Teilhard's transdisciplinary approach, which he found himself compelled to develop as a means of expressing that extraordinary vision of a universe in process of convergence towards a cosmic centre of unity he identifies with the Cosmic Christ.

Book Synopsis

Written to enable researchers and students to better understand the specialised language of Teilhard's transdisciplinary approach, which he found himself compelled to develop as a means of expressing that extraordinary vision of a universe in process of convergence towards a cosmic centre of unity he identifies with the Cosmic Christ. All quotations in the Lexicon have been sourced from the French originals. The work includes a full bibliography of Teilhard's works in French and English. 2005 marks the 50th anniversary of Teilhard's death. Several conferences are planned to mark this anniversary.

Review Quotes

"Provides great assistance in deciphering Teilhard's terminology and interpreting his thought. Extremely friendly to the user." -- Choice.
"A new phase in Teilhard studies should soon make its appearance as we understand more clearly the insight into the evolutionary process that he has given us. This new resource will help immensely." - Thomas Berry, Past President, American Teilhard Association.

About the Author

Siôn Cowell, President of The British Teilhard Association, is author of The Teilhard Lexicon (Provides great assistance in deciphering Teilhard's terminology and interpreting his thought. Extremely friendly to the user, Choice), and has been involved with Teilhardian studies for more than 30 years. He is currently working towards his doctorate on Teilhard and the Greek Fathers.