Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Jesuit theologian, mystic, renowned scientist, was also a prophet in the expanding dialogue between religion, science, and mysticism. His views put him on a collision course with his Jesuit superiors in France and church authorities in Rome. So, he devoted his long and fascinating life to scientific projects around the world while continuing to circulate his theological writings among friends. After his death in New York City, the publishing of his major works marked him as one of the most influential Catholic thinkers of the 20th century.
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