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    A Course in Miracles: Original Edition Text

    By William T. Thetford and Helen Schucman

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    A Course in Miracles (often called just “the Course”) is a self-study course for retraining the mind that is spiritual, rather than religious, in its perspective. Although it uses Christian terminology, it is ecumenical in its approach, and its underlying ontology is reminiscent of ancient refrains, echoing the world’s most
    hallowed traditions.
    The Course is pragmatic in its method, and its aim is a peaceful mind: “Knowledge is not the motivation for learning this course. Peace is.” Nevertheless, the Course frequently emphasizes its simplicity.
    The edition of A Course in Miracles that is reproduced in this volume is sometimes referred to as the Hugh Lynn Cayce version because, upon completion, it had been delivered to Hugh Lynn Cayce, son of the renowned psychic Edgar Cayce, in 1972, before the manuscript was subjected to the substantial editing process that is described below.
    This Original Edition faithfully reproduces the original transcript of the book that was produced as a result of the collaboration between Schucman and Thetford, whom many believe were involved with each other in the “holy relationship” described in Chapters 17 through 22 of the Text. This edition preserves the original language of the dictation of those chapters, which were addressed to the two collaborators as they worked together to produce the manuscript. Later editing of the manuscript changed the focus of these important chapters and addresses them to a solitary reader, removing the mutuality that is explicit in the original dictation.
    After 1972, Thetford withdrew from further detailed editing work, and the editing process resumed. Along with changes in paragraphing, punctuation, capitalization, and section titles of the 1972 manuscript, in the absence of Thetford's steadying influence, there was a great deal of line-by-line editing. In addition, about one-fifth of the material in the first five chapters was removed. Finally, a new section, the Clarification of Terms, was added. The resulting edition, was published in 1975 by the Foundation for Inner Peace.
    While we honor that edition of the Course, we believe that the additional editing resulted both in shifts of meaning and a change in the over-all tone of the work. When encountering Schucman and Thetford’s Original Edition, students often find fresh clarity as they read its wording or new understanding as they encounter passages that were not included in the later 1975 FIP edition. In the case of editing, it seems to us that the “less-is-best” rule applies—the less tampering with the eloquent and carefully worded dictation that Schucman received, the better.
    In this Original Edition, we have taken great care in dealing with the editorial issues presented by the original typed manuscript. Our focus has been upon reproducing as nearly as possible the content as it was originally given to Schucman and Thetford.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCourse In Miracles Society
    Release dateFeb 13, 2011
    ISBN9780976420088
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    • 1/5
      oh please! Absolute rubbish!
    • 3/5
      self study course to spiritual transformation; some people spend a life time studying this book
    • 5/5
      This book gives you a different way to view God, sin and sacrifice If you would like to feel some peace of mind and shedsome guilt I would recommed reading this book.
    • 5/5
      It is not very often we come across a book that says so much about who we are and why we are here. The error in perception, the illusion of separation, and why there is no such thing as guilt and sin are all central to its theme, and yet there is so much more. The wording of the text is almost biblical in tone, but such is the strength of its message it cannot fail to inspire those who open its pages. If you are genuine in your desire to understand the true meaning of your existence, including the cause of all your pain and suffering, then this really is the beginning of a journey that will change your life forever.`Truth is restored to you through your desire, as it was lost to you through your desire for something else. Open the holy place that you closed off by valuing the "something else," and what was never lost will quietly return.'It is a truly inspirational book without comparison. My only advice is that you take your time and understand the true depth of its message.
    • 5/5
      Sat on my shelf for quite a while - read Gary Renard and Marianne Williamson to introduce me to it gently - started reading in Feb 2008 when I moved back home to care for my dying mother. It carried me through. Applied the daily lessons over the next 18 months bizarrely leaving the last week till recently, 3 years after starting. Have now completed. No need for anything else, this is all I need to know. But other books help to expand, and whilst you only need to read and apply this one once, I will do it again. Understanding constantly deepens.
    • 4/5
      It is another book that takes Discipline. It is a book about reality and spirituality. I am still after ten years trying to fully grasp concepts in this book. I believe if you can do this book as it is supposed to be which on a daily basis it will work.
    • 5/5
      After about 25 years of seeing references to this book and actually thumbing through it in a bookstore two times but passing it up, I, along with my husband, was finally guided to it after reading Disappearance of the Universe by Gary Renard. Now we are both Course students, a lifelong schooling! The Course has changed our lives. We meet once a week with our neighbor who is also a Course student. Thank you, Jesus, for the Course in Miracles! The beautiful thing about the Course is that it would be practical to anyone even if they couldn't believe that it was dictated by Jesus.
    • 5/5
      Big life changing ideas broken down into 'one day at a time' steps.
    • 5/5
      Brought to popular awareness by Marianne Williamson (A Return to Love). Channeled by Helen Schucman and transcribed by William Thetford, professors at Columbia University. The book contains a text, daily lessons, and a text for teachers. Subject matter is exactly what the title says it is. This book sat on a shelf in my apartment for some time, before I began to read it and apply the lessons as it recommends. I now study the Course daily and attend a "Circle" once a week to share with other students its application in my life. Our 'Circle of Light' meets in Los Angeles once a week, and our Master Teacher has organized Circles in Detroit, New York, Reno, Minneapolis, Austin, Denver, and other cities throughout the country and abroad.
    • 5/5
      Much spiritual truth exists in these pages.