Pierre Teilhard de Chardin books in order
French philosopher, Jesuit priest, and paleontologist
- Lived
- 1881–1955
- Country
- France
- Books
- 26
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin published 20 non-fiction books and 6 other books, beginning with The Phenomenon of Man (1955).
Updated September 2026
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The Phenomenon of Man
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Human Phenomenon (1955)
The Phenomenon of Man (1955)
Man's Place in Nature (1956)
The Appearance of Man (1956)
The Divine Milieu (1960)
The Making of a Mind (1961)
The Future of Man (1962)
Letters from Egypt, 1905-1908 (1965)
Science and Christ (1965)
Letters from a Traveller (1967)
Writings in Time of War (1968)
Christianity and Evolution (1969)
How I Believe (1969)
Human Energy (1969)
Activation of Energy (1970)
Let Me Explain (1970)
On Suffering (1974)
Toward the Future (1975)
Heart of Matter (1978)
Reconciliation in Christ (2002)
Other books in order
Early Man in China (1941)
Hymn of the Universe (1961)
Album (1966)
The Vision of the Past (1966)
On Love (1972)
Pierre Teilhard De Chardin (1999)
About Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, S.J. was a French Jesuit priest, scientist, paleontologist, philosopher, mystic and teacher. He investigated the theory of evolution from a perspective influenced by Henri Bergson and Christian mysticism, writing multiple scientific and religious works on the subject. His mainstream scientific achievements include his paleontological research in China, taking part in the discovery of the significant Peking Man fossils from the Zhoukoudian cave complex near Beijing.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin FAQ
- How many books has Pierre Teilhard de Chardin written?
- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin published 20 non-fiction books and 6 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Phenomenon of Man.
- What is Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's last book?
- The Appearance of Man (1956).
- What is Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's most famous book?
- The Phenomenon of Man (1955) is Pierre Teilhard de Chardin's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.