Teilhard de Chardin The Man and His Meaning

Illuminating Teilhard's thought with excerpts from his unpublished notes and correspondence, the author relates Teilhard's ideas to his spiritual life, tracing the origin of his thought and its development. This spiritual journey describes Teilhard's early years and family background; his training as a Jesuit; the preparation of his scientific career; and his attainment of intellectual maturity during World War I.