NEW PERSPECTIVES ON TEILHARD PUBLICATIONS

Teilhard's texts were published in two complementary publications, the more philosophical-theological ones in the Oeuvres (OV), the scientif ic ones in the L'Oeuvre Scientifique (OS).1 His letters were published in a nonsystematic way. The publication of the Oeuvres presented them atic compilations. The papers had their own production history, creati ng different versions. Scientific texts were published by Teilhard in widely dispersed journals and have been collected into L'Oeuvre Scient ifique. The scientific status of Teilhard is related to his positions in the scientific world and the continued use of his publications. The influences causing different versions of theological and philosophica l papers are analyzed. The present accessibility of the diaries and th eir importance for a full understanding of Teilhard is elaborated.