A New Ancient Harmony: A Celtic Vision for the Journey Into Wholeness

Originally published as A New Harmony

In a world that seems increasingly fragmented, John Philip Newell calls us to a vision of life's essential oneness. He invites us to be part of a new ancient harmony. In his previous book, Christ of the Celts, Newell freshly expressed the ancient Celtic vision of creation's sacredness and unity. In that poetic treatment of the wisdom of Celtic spirituality, he pointed the way to a Christianity more integrated with the earth and with the rest of humanity. A New Ancient Harmony takes the next step forward by articulating a vision and a pathway toward transformation in our lives and world. A New Ancient Harmony honors our distinct inheritances by serving the oneness of our origin and the oneness of earth's destiny.

Newell explores the ancient harmony that is deep in the matter of the universe, the essential interconnectedness of all things. He confronts the brokenness of our harmony, as individuals and families and as nations and species. Only by knowing and naming the extent and depth of our disharmony will we find the way forward. Confronting our brokenness, individually and together, is integral to the hope for healing. Throughout the book Newell leads us on a pathway of discovery - transforming the way we understand ourselves. he asked the challenging question: "What is the cost, both personal and collective, of releasing life's essential oneness in radically new and transformative ways?"