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“He [Pierre Teilhard de Chardin] was thrilled with the idea that through work in the world human beings were participating in the ongoing extension and consecration of God's creation.”

Quote by Robert Ellsberg

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Robert Ellsberg

Robert Ellsberg (born 1955) is an American publisher known for his work in religious and spiritual publishing. He has served as senior editor and publisher at Orbis Books, a prominent Catholic publishing house. As the son of Daniel Ellsberg, the famous Pentagon Papers leaker, Ellsberg has made significant contributions to contemporary religious literature, focusing on Catholic theology, interfaith dialogue, and social justice themes. more

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Source: Edith Stein Essays on Woman

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Book:Edith Stein Essays on Woman

Source: Edith Stein Essays on Woman

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