J. Philip Newell

Paulist Press, 1997

Renowned Celtic author and scholar J.Philip Newell adapts ancient Gaelic prayers for morning and evening in a lovely  six-day devotional from the spiritual community on the island of Iona off the western shores of Scotland. 

John Philip Newell

Tobi Kahn, illustrator

New Beginnings, 2012

Celtic spirituality author and scholar John Philp Newell has a new American edition of Sounds of the Eternal,  a psalter of Celtic prayers for morning and nighttime inspired by Jewish scripture.

J. Philip Newell

Paulist Press, 2000

This little jewel of a book offers reflections and then questions that probe for our awareness of the kingdom of God around us and within us in the "promptings of paradise."  Internationally recognized Celtic author and scholar John Philip Newell succintly discusses its location in the world, in the church, in our prayer, and in our desire, out of earthly pain, for healing in the world.

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John Philip Newell

Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2011

Author of Celtic Benediction and Sounds of the Eternal continues this pattern of prayer book with new daily prayers for morning and evening for the week, written in the Celtic tradition. This time, he unites the religions of Judaism. Islam, and Christianity in their hopes and desires for peace through his powerful words. 

John Philip Newell

Jossey-Bass, 2011

Acclaimed author Newell continues his reflections following his bestselling Christ of the Celts.  A New Harmony moves to a call for reconciliation in the tradition of Christian faith and to embrace other religions and to see harmony as expressed in the unity of all creation.

J. Philip Newell

Claudia Tammen

Material Media, 2004 

Celtic spirituality author Newell and photographer Tammen combine the Lord's Prayer with photos of the stunning New Mexico landscape. 

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John Philip Newell

Suzanne Butler, soloist

Material Media, 2010

Internationally known Celtic scholar and author Newell's latest music release is original chants in the Celtic tradition, calling for peace among the Abrahamic religions, using Near Easter harmonies.  Each chant coordinates with his book Praying with the Earth and employs a Scripture verse from Judaism, Islam, and Christianity, along with their musical traditions. Newell  reads each Scripture passage and then the chant follows, sung in Butler's beautiful voice.  Excellent for individual prayer and group gatherings.

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J. Philip Newell

Paulist Press, 1997

In this small but historically and theologically informed introduction to Celtic Christian sprituality, Newell gives a brief but thorough overview of its roots, starting with the significance of the Pelagius' debate with Augustine and the mistaken interprestation of Pelagiansim, followed by John Scotus Eriugena, who was a leading influence for as they adapted the Christian faith to their culture.

J. Philip Newell

Paulist Press, 1999

Celtic author and teacher, Newell offers a unique view of the stages of life through the Celtic perspective of divinity in the flesh and our awakening to the presence of God around us.

J. Philip Newell

Jossey-Bass, 2008

Celtic spirituality author and theologian, Newell is internationally recognized for his work towards what he calls "recovery" of that  early tradition in European Christianity.  It is  beautifully written with sensitivity to the joy and pain of life.