On suffering

by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

On Suffering by Pierre Teihard de Chardin. Yellow Hardcover. 1974.1st US edition, printed in Great Britain. Rare book. Vintage book that actually looks like brand new. No signs of use. Perfect condition, no markings or flaws. Perfect for niche collector. Ships fast with love from Dallas, TX. Faith-2

120 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1974

About the author

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was a visionary French Jesuit, paleontologist, biologist, and philosopher, who spent the bulk of his life trying to integrate religious experience with natural science, most specifically Christian theology with theories of evolution. In this endeavor he became enthralled with the possibilities for humankind, which he saw as heading for an exciting convergence of systems, an "Omega point" where the coalescence of consciousness will lead us to a new state of peace and planetary unity. Long before ecology was fashionable, he saw this unity as being based intrinsically upon the spirit of the Earth. Studied in England. Traveled to numerous countries, including China, as missionary.

Died in New York City on Easter 1955

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's On Suffering is a series of letters written at different times to different people explaining the origins of suffering. He uses evocative imagery that presents a picture of what can occur in a soul that does not fight or lament events and happenings. When a soul moves through a period of trauma or misery the role played is to move along a darkened path that changes shape along the way. The language is filled with a spiritual light and words that are deep and difficult to grasp but reading it is well worth the effort. Using the methodology of Lectio Divina is a way to digest the meanings in the text. By reading a phrase or paragraph, the reader can one take in the words, breathe through the meanings and come out with a clarity that may or may not be easy to articulate.