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“As this book makes clear, the Celtic spiritual tradition is a clear-flowing stream that can help us in the hot and thirsty moment. There are deep lessons to be learned from these remarkable women and men.” — Bill McKibben, author of Falter
“Newell offered me a new creation story for Christian faith, one that matched my deep sense of what it means to be made in the image of God and called to communion with all living things. I commend his book to anyone who is ready to be born again.” — Barbara Brown Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Holy Envy
“Many of us have been indebted to John Philip Newell’s writings for years but, in this book, he reaches new depths in his vision of the earth and the human journey. We, including a new generation of readers, need this Celtic wisdom urgently.” — Richard Rohr, New York Times bestselling author of The Universal Christ
"Newell invites us into the counterintuitive truth that much of the wisdom we need to navigate this moment has already been spoken in the past. I'm convinced that we've only begun to see just how far and wide his voice is going to be heard." — Rob Bell, New York Times bestselling author of Love Wins
“Not just a book about the wisdom of Celtic saints and seers of the past, this is the work of a contemporary Celtic prophet urging the world to awaken to the beauty and justice that is the heartbeat of all that is. Savor its words; live its wisdom.” — Diana Butler Bass, author of Grounded and Grateful
"This wonderful book draws deeply from the well of Celtic wisdom across the centuries to help us to recognize the sacred both around us and in us, calling us to wake up and see that there's no going back to small, limited notions of God and the sacred." — Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, and author of Love is the Way
"This powerful, insightful, and refreshing book takes us back to where our tradition took some bad turns in the past and then sends us forward into the future with exactly the treasures we need. I love this book. I learned from it. I recommend it with highest enthusiasm!” — Brian D. McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christianity
“In this wonderful book, Newell dives deeply into the life-affirming wisdom of Celtic tradition to deliver a powerful message of hope to our frightened and disoriented world. With the help of venerable exemplars, he lays before us a path of reconnection: with our earth and with our own deepest humanity.” — Cynthia Bourgeault, author of The Meaning of Mary Magdalene
“An inspiring, informative, timely, and beautifully written book—it will help not only Christian readers but readers at large who wish to re-evaluate our relationship with the earth.” — Satish Kumar, Editor Emeritus, Resurgence & Ecologist Magazine
“A roll call of great teachers, sources and subjects that awaken us to the sacred that we already know deep down and that might still save us, laid out with a clarity and beauty that leaves us inspired--this book is a gem.” — Larry Rasmussen, Reinhold Niebuhr Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics, Union Theological Seminary
“Shows how imperial and Celtic Christianity clashed over the centuries and how vital it is that this time Celtic thinking carries the day. Such a spirituality is needed for a time of eco-crisis by re-awakening our love of the sacred Earth before it is too late.” — Matthew Fox, author of Original Blessing
“What a rare luminous gift! Reading this is like drinking from the well of renewal after being parched in the desert. Newell invites us into an ever-deepening earth-based spirituality. This book has the power to transform the way we participate in the community of life.” — Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim, Co-directors, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology
“Newell paints compelling portraits of those who kept the Celtic spirit alive over the centuries. Most were considered heretics in their day by the religiously orthodox. Newell’s courageous and soulful writings will insure his place in that sacred, historical gallery.” — Jerry Wright, author of Reimagining God & Religion
“John Philip Newell’s writings always bring me ‘home’. In a world of increasing isolation, he powerfully transports us back to what we have forgotten: that all things and all beings are sacred and interrelated. This is gritty spirituality at its best – earthy, liminal, connecting!” — Roy Barsness, Seattle School of Theology & Psychology
“This reminds us why Newell remains one of our world's most important theologians, indeed a global phenomenon. I am a better person, and a better Christian, because of his work.” — Joel N. Lohr, President of Hartford Seminary
“As we face times of global crisis, pandemic, and climate change, this book shares the prophetic insights of iconic forebears to guide us to new ways of living and acting.” — Pat Cane, Founder of Capacitar: Healing Ourselves Healing Our World
“Through the lives of an array of spiritual pioneers—an excommunicated monk, legendary nun, wandering scholar, dissident theologian, trailblazing environmentalist, paleontologist-priest, soldier-clergyman, and a poet-prophet—Newell invites us on an enlightening pilgrimage. Taking this journey with him is a profoundly sacred experience.” — Paul-Gordon Chandler, Episcopal Bishop of Wyoming
“Through the lives of Celtic visionaries, Newell guides us to embrace our shared humanity, earthly home, and the sacred nature of our bodies. This Celtic vision holds the key to a life-sustaining future for our planet.” — Lauren Artress, author of The Path of the Holy Fool
“In this elegant and important work, Newell gathers the life-giving Celtic wisdom and luminous insights of spiritual masters. Richly conceived, skillfully rendered, this book reveals Newell as the most recent voice of a living tradition gaining momentum in a world longing for its beauty and sanity.” — Kathleen N. Deignan, CND, founding director of the Deignan Institute for Earth and Spirit, Iona College
“Presents us with a truth that at a deep level we already know and will want to immediately share and I found so helpful. He makes a compelling case that this is a moment of truth that will have powerful implications for the future of Christianity and the world.” — Malcolm Young, Dean of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco
“Awe-inspiring and transformative! Every page is fragrant with beauty, wisdom, and holiness. It stirs our soul. We feel deeply moved to take action to resolve the issues of our time.” — Imam Jamal Rahman, author of Spiritual Gems of Islam
“Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul is both a feast and a powerful medicine for the human soul. I loved every page of this book. Beautifully written, this book nurtures the reader's sensitivity to the sacredness of the earth and the human soul.” — Rabbi Nahum Ward-Lev, author of The Liberating Path of the Hebrew Prophets
"In Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul you’ll rediscover the deep truth of the Celtic Christian tradition. Grounded in history, replete with poetry and song, Newell's book us into deeper awareness. There is much to savor here." — Mary C. Earle, author of Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Writings
“Every page conveyed a healing truth that made my heart beat fast. Newell’s words clarified my life’s vocation for care of self, care of all others, and care of the earth. This book shimmers with the tonic of redemptive truth.” — Ed Bacon, author of 8 Habits of Love
“Newell takes the reader on a journey of healing, wholeness, and ecological integrity, illustrated through the lives of great teachers from the past. What could be more urgent today than to pause, reset, and find the truths and insights to become a soulful and healing presence?” — Heather Eaton, author of The Intellectual Journey of Thomas Berry
About the Author
John Philip Newell is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher, speaker, and author of many books, including Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul, A New Ancient Harmony, and The Rebirthing of God. The former warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, he is the founder of Earth & Soul (A Celtic Initiative of Study, Spiritual Practice, and Compassionate Action) and teaches regularly in the United States and Canada as well as leading international pilgrimage weeks on Iona.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Sacred is the heart of all things
I have read all of Newell's books, some more than once, but this is his best. I have read most of the books in print on Celtic Christianity, Celtic Spirituality, and a lot about PreChristian Celtic religion. This is, in my thinking, the best single volume explaining the belief system of one who would define himself/herself as a Celtic Christian today. Being a Celtic Christian involves not only having a God awakening, but also having a Nature awakening.( We are indeed made of Earth and God) Both are essential. I think Newell does a fine job revealing this as the heart, or maybe Soul of the matter. Though 8 personalities, from the 2nd century up to contemporary times, he shows how these two sides of the same coin have defined the Celtic faith. His Chapter on Brigit is beautifully written. It's like he knows her- and, I suspect he does! I hope in his next book, he talkes more about the preChristian nature based religion of the Celts. This, to me, is the Celtic Old Testament. It's the basis for all that follows. It's wisdom is assumed by all who follow. Also more needs to be said about how to have/come to a Nature awakening. Writer Bill Plotkin writes eloquently about this in his books. I would like to see Newell do the same.I hope I've made the point that for me this is a beautifully written, much needed apologetic of the Celtic Christian faith. I hope everybody in America will read this book; we desparately need it!
5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing viewpoints!
We have been studying this book together in Methodist Sunday School class. It really pinpointed some things that that many of us in the group (USA) had been feeling about God being part of each of us and of everything in nature and how that "beautiful flow of goodness" in all things connects us all together. And how important it is to recognized that we must appreciate, respect and safeguard that which connects all.
5.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t want this book to end!
I LOVE this book and did not want it to end. Someday, someone will write a 10th chapter for Sacred Earth Sacred Soul, and the person featured will be John Philip Newell. Thank you, sir, for writing down your wisdoms and those of such visionary people.
4.0 out of 5 stars More for long term study, not for a straightforward read
This is a book to read slowly, to digest parts before moving on to the next section. The journey the book takes you on is an important one and will be individual to each reader. It is well researched and is split into large concepts to help us focus. There are suggested meditations at the end of each chapter.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing book
This book gave me understanding of Spirituality,Sacredness of our earth and religious historyup until today. Love this book. Will read again. Apage turner.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired
Celtic Christianity has long been dear to my heart and my journey. This book is another important writing bringing forth this urgently needed perspective. I read it on my Kindle and then ordered a paperback copy.
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful
Enjoyed diving deeper into Celtic Wisdom and will reflect on these ideas and how they will be useful to me.
Reconnecting self to the Sacred Earth and Creator
By the time you see this review you will have a read through all of the acclamations that this book has received by more Noble writers than I. As a retired clergyman from a very conservative imperial Christianity-Anglicanism I found this book to be remarkable and exciting.Dr. Newell Gives us a wonderful overview of the development and presence of Celtic spirituality, and how it is a reflection in today’s world of the early understanding of Christianity which developedin Jerusalem at the time of Jesus. The book has inspired me to re-develop my own connection to my Celtic roots in Ireland and Wales and Scotland, and to be proud of them and to practice them.In Canada, we are awakening to the importance of indigenous culture and spirituality. First nations spirituality resonates well with Celtic spirituality. It is a legitimate way to be holistic, and to be spiritual and not religious, as well as connecting to the indigenous people around us in a way that is supportive of the earth, its life and its beauty.I found the book to be inspirational! If you want a fresh start with hope and energy, I encourage you to read this book.
Awakens the soul
I loved this book,it will inspire you to do more for our earth and humanity whatever your faith..🙏
Deeply wise, and beautifully written and spoken.
If you wish to journey along the path of Celtic Christianity this book feels so True. For me, it has definitely opened up a new way to being Christian that avoids dogma and imperial churches and embraces all creation as an expression of the Trinity. Moreover, it is a poetic call to treat all creatures not as instruments but as beings to be loved as expressions of God.Add the voice of the Scottish narrator, and Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul also becomes deeply meditative as well as enlivening.I thoroughly recommend it.
Awakening!
Awakening, for some of us, about what the journey of life is all about! Worth every moment of the read. At times seemed laborious and tedious but that was necessary to gain rhythm and understanding of the ways in which our ancient sisters and brother intuitively understood of the energy of all being. Thank you Philip.
A treasure!
This book is a treasure for those interested in Celtic spirituality. Each chapter introduces a different person important to the Celts and the writing is engaging.
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Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul: Celtic Wisdom for Reawakening to What Our Souls Know and Healing the World
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