The Rebirthing of God - by John Philip Newell (Paperback)

About the Book

Internationally respected spiritual leader and author John Philip Newell challenges us to explore the major features of a new beginning for Christianity. Speaking directly to the heart of all Christians--as well as to the faithful and seekers of other traditions--he invites us to be part of a new holy birth of sacred living.

Book Synopsis

Internationally respected spiritual leader and author John Philip Newell challenges us to explore the major features of a new beginning for Christianity. Speaking directly to the heart of all Christians-as well as to the faithful and seekers of other traditions-he invites us to be part of a new holy birth of sacred living.

Review Quotes

"Occasionally I read a book that leads me to think, 'I wish I had written that.' This is one of those books."
-Marcus Borg, author, The Heart of Christianity and Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time, among other books

"Draw[s] from fresh, deep springs of faith ... placing before us the challenge of our day: Will we allow God to be born anew in us, in the earth, in the cosmos? Will we embody the ever-new life of the Source from which we come?"
-Mary C. Earle, author, Celtic Christian Spirituality: Essential Writings-Annotated and Explained

"Wow.... This book will move you ... with fresh insight into the rebirth of everything. What a writer, what a book!"
-Rob Bell, author, Love Wins and What We Talk about When We Talk about God

"From page one to the conclusion, John Philip Newell engages our imagination and as we read we are born anew. His writing is a blessing!"
-Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, former executive director, U.S. World Council of Churches; author, Living into Hope: A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This

"Reconnecting is the word! The deep connection is already there and given, but this little book of wisdom will help you to find the essential message again-and in fresh, intelligent ways."
-Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM, Center for Action and Contemplation, Albuquerque, New Mexico

"Courageous.... A refreshing cup of cool, clear water for our spirits that enlivens us for the journey beyond the stumbling blocks of unquestioned doctrine toward a reconnection with the earth and the human capacity for awareness, compassion and spiritual practices that restore awe and hope for our enacted faith."
-Thomas V. Wolfe, president, Iliff School of Theology

About the Author

John Philip Newell, internationally acclaimed teacher, retreat leader and speaker, is the widely read author of several books, including Listening for the Heartbeat of God, Praying with the Earth; A New Harmony: The Spirit, the Earth & the Human Soul and Rebirthing of God: Christianity's Struggle for New Beginnings (SkyLight Paths). Formerly warden of Iona Abbey in the Western Isles of Scotland, he is now companion theologian for the American Spirituality Center of Casa del Sol at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico and the co-founder of Heartbeat: A Journey Towards Earth's Wellbeing.