From Teilhard to Omega: Co-Creating an Unfinished Universe

by Ilia Delio (Editor)

Thirteen scholars--including John F. Haught, Ursula King, and John C. Haughey, SJ--"take off" from where Teilhard de Chardin "left off," opening new windows to the divine mystery, to the evoloving person, and to the new energies of love needed for the forward movement of life.

Genres: Science, Theology, Religion, Spirituality, Christianity, Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 2, 2014

About the author

Ilia Delio, OSF is a Franciscan Sister of Washington, D.C. and American theologian specializing in the area of science and religion, with interests in evolution, physics and neuroscience and the importance of these for theology. She was born in Newark, New Jersey and is the youngest of four children.


Fordham University
Ph.D., Historical Theology
M.A. Historical Theology

Rutgers University Healthcare and Biomedical Sciences
Ph. D., Pharmacology

Seton Hall University
M.S., Biology

DeSales University
B.S., Biology

Reviews

[Ron · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been in love with Teilhard's vision of reality since I first heard of him in college (a long time ago.) His reconciliation of Christianity with science has inspired me and focused my own approach to spirituality/life/the world. I am not that smart though so I really like this book in which 13 authors give us a perspective, explaining concepts that are difficult and answering objections to Teilhard's vision more than I can say. Some of the writing is a bit tedious but the expansion of my own awareness regarding how we fit into Creation and relate to God is totally worth the effort. I especially appreciate the absence of dogmatism since each of the authors realizes that this is a work in progress. Equally, I appreciate the enthusiasm of the authors for this totally original approach to spirituality and the reconciliation of Christian Spirituality with the science that God gave us to further understand the world and ourselves. I am not sure that this is the place to start for those unfamiliar with Teilhard but want to know what he says. The editor, Ilia Delio, has written extensively on Teilhard so I would recommend her books as the starting place.

[Stephanie Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Embedded in Evolution

Moving towards complexity and consciousness for greater good. This handy reference reminds us of God's ultimate plan in the universe. Moving beyond even planetary ontology wherein Christ is centered.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am in the process of finishing a stack of abandoned books -- and it is quite a stack! This is certainly not a book I would every think to pick up of my own accord. However, a colleague in a book group suggested it, having heard Ilia Delio speak at an event. I do not have a strong background in Teilhard de Chardin, but that really didn't get in the way of the text for me. It was at times very, very dense, and it challenged muscles in my mind that I haven't used since Div School. That said, it was fairly fascinating, and I wished that I had a more complete understanding of some of it. As it is, I enjoyed the exercise in resolve!

[Ephrem Arcement · Rating 5 out of 5]

This wonderful collection of essays builds upon the foundation of the great prophetic visionary Teilhard de Chardin. Divided into four major sections, it draws forth implications of Teilhard's thought theologically, philosophically, spiritually, and scientifically. While being honest with Teilhard's limitations, it also demonstrates how he has often been misunderstood by non-Christians and Christians alike. Particularly valuable is the section on spirituality. How do we pray and relate to God in light of an evolving, unfinished universe? These essays do much to move that conversation forward.