Bernhard Philberth

Worlds without Limit

2020
e-book

The absolute Truths of the Christian faith have been taught by the Church for two thousand years. They are not based on human wisdom and do not depend on changing human knowledge. And yet they always have to be proclaimed in a language which is comprehensible to the thinking of the time. Thus theological interpretations relevant at specific times keep being reassessed. The contemporary spirit is shaped by scientific knowledge. However, truly progressive scientific thinking preserves and confirms the traditional truth.

Setting out from the Revelation to John, the Apocalypse, a renowned scientist shows that it is precisely the new thinking in science which reveals a vision of the truths of Christian faith and the teaching of the Church of unexpected richness. New interpretations of the old teaching are suggested. New interpretations have always been necessary and have always brought grave crises, from Thomas Aquinas, Giordano Bruno, Galileo Galilei, Friedrich Wöhler and others, up to this day. Coming to terms with change has always taken years, even centuries. Each time these dramatic conflicts led to the understanding of the truths on a higher level. With the current very high standard of science this is the case to an extent never before imagined.

The new understanding of timeless truths sometimes needs to be expressed in unusual, even odd terms. This must not be a reason to leave the interpretation of new scientific knowledge to ideologues. The Church is called and enabled to proclaim the divine truth unabridged.

There is one truth that unites faith and knowledge.

“Worlds without Limit” by Bernhard Philberth († 2010) is based on the German book “Offenbarung” as well as the book “Revelation”, which is a partial translation of “Offenbarung”. Both books were published more than 25 years ago in 1994 by BAC Australia, Plumpton.

The first, third, and fourth part of this e-book, namely “The Sovereign”, “The Creation”, and “The Human”, contain completely revised versions of the corresponding chapters in “Revelation”.

A selection of chapters contained in part two and three of “Offenbarung”, namely “Das Weltall” and “Die Weltwerdung”, have been combined into a single part named “The Universe”, both in “Revelation” and this e-book. However, each of these books contains a different selection of chapters.


Waltraud Uhlenbruch

Bernhard Philberth –
A Scientist Experiences God

Revised English translation, 2015
e-book


Bernhard Philberth –
Recollections and Thoughts

English translation, 2012
248 pages + 8 colour charts


cover design: Helga D. Ivanyi

publisher : Missionary Benedictine Sisters of Tutzing
St. Scholastica’s Priory – Manila
distributor : fe-Medienverlag,
88353 Kißlegg

Ein Wissenschaftler erlebt Gott: Bernhard Philberth – Erinnerungen und Gedanken

4th edition, 2016 (1st edition: 2012)
256 pages + 8 colour charts

publisher : Christiana-Verlag im fe-Medienverlag, Kißlegg
ISBN : 978-3-7171-1215-0
Editions

In this book, the renowned physicist, author and – since 1972 – also priest, Bernhard Philberth, talks about his life. He gives a candid account of his mystical experiences, his discoveries and inventions, his extraordinary path to the priesthood, his family, his public engagements and much more.

The book also contains some contributions by his brother, Prof. Dr. Karl Philberth, about Bernhard himself and his concepts in physics. There is also a chapter on the PH Foundation, which he established for the education of poor Philippine students and financed together with his brother Karl. The book also features a few brief testimonies by Philberth scholars.

Bernhard Philberth’s experiences and thoughts, written down by Waltraud Uhlenbruch, reveal how a man of genius and deep faith allows himself to be inspired and guided by God throughout his life.

Text: © Waltraud Uhlenbruch

Short Reviews

I have known Fr. Bernhard Philberth for about 20 years and I had my reservations about him. I was utterly amazed to find a mystic, a very humble person, a man used by providence to play an important role in world history. Thank you for making him known to me and the world.

Father Wim Valckx, SVD

Congratulations! You have succeeded brilliantly in bringing Fr. Bernhard Philberth back to life. By letting him speak for himself, you allow the readers to hear him, just as we remember him, full of enthusiasm and optimism, larger than life as he always was. My late husband, Dr. Eduard von Perger, lecturer in philosophy, was greatly impressed by Bernhard Philberth’s thoughts and writings.

Margaret von Perger, Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

Thank you so much for the copy of the book “Bernhard Philberth – Recollections and Thoughts”. As I read it, I experienced joy as if once again being present at one of Fr. Bernhard’s interesting enlightening conversations (which always held the gift of his wisdom and humour)! It is as if he were speaking to us and teaching us once again…

Christine Reynolds, Bachelor of Arts

I knew from my brief dealings with Fr. Bernhard Philberth that he was a man of knowledge but I had no idea of the depth and breadth of his scholarship. A truly amazing person and society was blessed by his presence.

Brian Rigney


Karl Philberth

Created for Freedom

English translation, 1998
160 pages + 8 colour charts


cover design: Helga D. Ivanyi

publisher : BAC Australia, Plumpton
ISBN : 0-9585578-3-7
translation : Waltraud Uhlenbruch
distributor : fe-Medienverlag,
88353 Kißlegg
ISBN : 978-3-7171-1202-0

distributor in Australia: BAC Australia


Geschaffen zur Freiheit

2nd edition, 1998
160 pages + 8 colour charts

publisher : BAC Australia, Plumpton
ISBN : 0-9585578-5-3
distributor : fe-Medienverlag,
88353 Kißlegg
ISBN : 978-3-7171-1201-3

distributor in Australia: BAC Australia


Arabic translation

ISBN : 0-9585578-7-X

Creaţi pentru libertate

Romanian translation

publisher : [self-published]
translation : Dr. Béla Szakáts
distributor : Dr. Béla Szakáts

Створені для свободи

Ukrainian translation, 1998

publisher : Академічний Експрес, Lemberg
ISBN : 966-7094-02-2
translation : Sergej M. Zverev

Szabadságra teremtve

Hungarian translation

publisher : [self-published]
translation : Dr. Béla Szakáts
distributor : Dr. Béla Szakáts
The description of this book is unfortunately only available on the German website.

Bernhard Philberth

The Sovereign

English translation, 1997
64 pages + 8 colour charts


cover design: Helga D. Ivanyi

publisher : BAC Australia, Plumpton
ISBN : 0-646-33834-X
translation : Waltraud Uhlenbruch
distributor : fe-Medienverlag,
88353 Kißlegg
ISBN : 978-3-7171-1203-7

distributor in Australia: BAC Australia


Der Souverän

1997
64 pages + 8 colour charts

publisher : BAC Australia, Plumpton
ISBN : 0-646-33833-1
distributor : fe-Medienverlag,
88353 Kißlegg
ISBN : 978-3-7171-1199-3

distributor in Australia: BAC Australia


Arabic translation

ISBN : 0-9585578-6-1

Suveranul

Romanian translation, 2003

publisher : Blueprint International, Bukarest
ISBN : 973-86539-8-3
translation : Dr. Béla Szakáts

Суверен

Ukrainian translation, 1999

publisher : Академічний Експрес, Lemberg
ISBN : 966-7094-13-8
translation : Sergej M. Zverev

A szuverén Úr

Hungarian translation

publisher : [self-published]
translation : Dr. Béla Szakáts
distributor : Dr. Béla Szakáts

This is an abridged version of the book Revelation by Bernhard Philberth, which was also published by BAC Australia. It contains the first ten chapters of Section 1, “The Sovereign”, which are based on the “Revelation to John” (the Apocalypse). It also includes the chapters “Owing and Owning” and “Redemption”. A new section has been added and entitled “The Universe” (45-57).


Bernhard Philberth

Revelation

English translation, 1994
208 pages


image: © Helga D. Ivanyi

publisher : BAC Australia, Plumpton
ISBN : 0-646-20837-3
translation : Waltraud Uhlenbruch
distributor : fe-Medienverlag,
88353 Kißlegg
ISBN : 978-3-7171-1198-6

distributor in Australia: BAC Australia


Offenbarung

1994
336 pages

publisher : BAC Australia, Plumpton
ISBN : 0-646-20838-1
distributor : fe-Medienverlag,
88353 Kißlegg
ISBN : 978-3-7171-1197-9

distributor in Australia: BAC Australia


Миры перед Богом

Russian translation, 1996

publisher : Академический Экспресс, Lemberg
ISBN : 5-7707-9093-8
translation : Sergej M. Zverev

Світи перед Богом

Ukrainian translation, 1996

publisher : Академічний Експрес, Lemberg
ISBN : 966-7094-01-4
translation : Sergej M. Zverev

The absolute Truths of the Christian faith have been taught by the Church for two thousand years. They are not based on human wisdom and do not depend on changing human knowledge. And yet they always have to be proclaimed in a language which is comprehensible to the thinking of the time. Thus theological interpretations relevant at specific times keep being reassessed. The contemporary spirit is shaped by scientific knowledge. However, truly progressive scientific thinking preserves and confirms the traditional truth.

Setting out from “the REVELATION to John”, the Apokalypse, a renowned scientist shows that it is precisely the new thinking in science which reveals a vision of the truths of Christian faith and the teaching of the Church of unexpected richness. New interpretations of the old teaching are suggested. New interpretations have always been necessary and have always brought grave crises, from Thomas Aquinas, Giordano Bruno, Galileo Galilei, Friedrich Wöhler and others, up to this day. Coming to terms with change has always taken years, even centuries. Each time these dramatic conflicts led to the understanding of the truths on a higher level. With the current very high standard of science this is the case to an extent never before imagined.

The new understanding of timeless truths sometimes needs to be expressed in unusual, even odd terms. This must not be a reason to leave the interpretation of new scientific knowledge to ideologues. The Church is called and enabled to proclaim the divine truth unabridged.

There is one truth that unites faith and knowledge.

Text: Bernhard Philberth | © Karl Philberth

Short Reviews

Bernhard Philberth writes with the competence of the scientist and the fervour of a believing Christian, and with his enthusiasm carries others along.

Auxiliary Bishop Dr. Hans-Jochen Jaschke
Episcopal vicar for Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein

The author Bernhard Philberth attempts to articulate the Christian faith in the language of a world that is characterized by science and technology. By doing so, he makes faith comprehensible without wanting to enforce it. That is an important task in this day and age.

Lajos Kada
Apostolic Nuncio in Germany

The book “Revelation” is an important attempt to pass on the truth of Christian faith in a language that makes sense to the present, scientifically aware, generation. It is very well suited to bringing about a learning process. Scientists learn that faith does not contradict their understanding of the world, but widens it to encompass the fullness of existence. Theologians learn to interpret and formulate God's “revelation”' with contemporary men and women in mind.

Odilo Lechner OSB
Abbot of St. Bonifaz Munich and Andechs


Bernhard Philberth, Karl Philberth

Das All : Physik des Kosmos

2nd edition, 1994 (1st edition: 1982)
352 pages + 8 colour charts

publisher : Christiana-Verlag,
Stein am Rhein
ISBN : 3-7171-0821-2
Editions
The description of this book is unfortunately only available on the German website.

Book Reviews

[...] The basic concepts of the physics considered, are very unusual and differ from standard thinking in physics. However, it seems that the whole concept does not contradict any physical knowledge and it is a different basis for entire quantities of physics, which may lead to an alternative and possibly better formulation of some of our physical concepts. [...]

H. Hora – In: Laser and Particle Beams 3 (1985), Nr. 3, S. 313-314


Bernhard Philberth

Christian Prophecy & Nuclear Power

English translation, 1994
152 pages

publisher : Christian Catholic Bookshop, Melbourne
ISBN : 0-646-20425-4
translation : Werner Haarburger

Christliche Prophetie und Nuklearenergie

12th edition, 1991 (1st edition: 1961)
200 pages

publisher : Christiana-Verlag,
Stein am Rhein
ISBN : 3-7171-0182-X
Editions

Teknisen aikakauden profetia

Finnish translation
2nd edition, 1969 (1st edition: 1968)

publisher : Suomen Lähetysseura, Pieksämäki
translation : Pertti Jotuni

Guerre atomique et prophétie biblique

French translation
2nd edition, 1980 (1st edition: 1973)

publisher : Ligue pour la Lecture de la Bible, Guebwiller
ISBN : 2-85031-052-2
translation : Ari Topouzkhanian

聖書の預言と核エネルギー

Japanese translation, 1976

publisher : Word of Life Press
(いのちのことば社), Tokio
translation : Tomoaki Ikenaga
(池永倫明訳)

Las profecías cristianas y la energía nuclear

Spanish translation, 1962

publisher : Ediciones Stvdivm, Madrid
translation : M. M. Muñoz Jimenez-Millas

This very soundly based book has challenged and shocked public opinion. Its logic and the boundless amazement about the prophecies of the Bible, which could not be verified until now, capture the reader's attention. Philberth, being an expert in his field, was destined to handle with great competence the challenge of this book from a literary point of view.

Confronts point by point the facts of nuclear research and military technology with the prophecies of Christ and St. John. Philberth is the first to succeed in partly deciphering the Apocalypse.

Text: © Karl Philberth

Short Reviews

Philberth […] who informed our generation, the generation of the atomic age, in simple and clear language of the decisive facts of nuclear power and of the prophetic call of the Book of Revelation […]

Church Magazine for the Reformed Parishes of Switzerland


Bernhard Philberth

Der Dreieine

7th edition, 1987 (1st edition: 1970)
608 pages

publisher : Christiana-Verlag,
Stein am Rhein
ISBN : 3-7171-0183-8
Editions
The description of this book is unfortunately only available on the German website.

Bernhard Philberth

Atomkernenergie und Kirche

3rd edition 1985 (1st edition: 1962)
24 pages

publisher : Verlag Dr. R.-F. Edel,
Marburg an der Lahn
ISBN : 3-87598-023-9
Editions
The description of this book is unfortunately only available on the German website.

Bernhard Philberth

Überleben ohne Erfindungen? Deutschland verstößt seine Erfinder

1983
128 pages

publisher : Christiana-Verlag,
Stein am Rhein
ISBN : 3-7171-0846-8
The description of this book is unfortunately only available on the German website.

Karl Philberth

Elektron, Pion, Proton und Elementarlänge

2nd edition 1974 (1st edition: 1972)
40 pages

publisher : Christiana-Verlag,
Stein am Rhein
ISBN : 3-7171-0514-0
Editions