A Course in Miracles by Barnes and Noble

A Course in Miracles is a self-study spiritual thought system that offers a way to universal love and peace by undoing guilt through forgiveness. course in miracles Although Christian in language, the Course is nondenominational and universal in its teachings.

Doug Good has edited Helen Schucman’s monumental work and rewritten it in more reader-friendly terms. This edition includes the Text, Workbook, and Manual for Teachers.

Text

A Course in Miracles is a self-study spiritual thought system that teaches the way to universal love and peace. It is a three-volume curriculum consisting of the Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers. The Course is not a religion, but it does speak of spiritual principles that have been expressed in the world's most hallowed traditions. It emphasizes forgiveness and undoing guilt, thereby healing relationships. The Course also emphasizes that the experience of love is the only meaningful goal in life and that everything else, including suffering, is a result of false perception.

Despite its profoundly transforming message, many people find A Course in Miracles to be difficult and mystifying. Some never complete the Course because it appears too esoteric and elusive to grasp. Others struggle for years without ever achieving the freedom that ACIM promises.

This is a new edition of the classic textbook. It is based on the oldest available typed copy of the Course, which was dictated by Helen Schucman, Ph.D., a clinical and research psychologist, "scribe," and teacher of the Course. She claimed that the words came from Jesus through inner dictation over a period of about eighteen months.

The book contains the original unabridged Text, which consists of 31 chapters. The only editing in this version is to correct occasional typographic errors and render capitalization consistent throughout the book. This pocket edition is designed to be small and portable, making it easy to carry with you wherever you go. It will fit comfortably into a backpack, briefcase, or lady's purse.

This is a scholarly edition of the course, which aims to be accurate and consistent with its original manuscripts. It is accompanied by a large number of footnotes and references, and includes a full set of appendices with commentary on variant ACIM readings and Bible verses. There are also extensive discussions of topics such as sex, possession, and Freud that have been edited out of other editions.

Workbook

The workbook of A Course in Miracles is a self-study educational curriculum for retraining the mind. Its teachings emphasize forgiveness and the healing of relationships, both within the individual and between individuals and with the world. While the Course is Christian in language, it expresses a non-denominational spirituality. It also emphasizes that it is only one of many versions of the universal curriculum, claiming that "all roads lead to God."

Since 1975, A Course in Miracles has transformed millions of lives through its practical application of love and forgiveness. It aims to remove the blocks that impede the awareness of the eternal presence of love, which is your natural inheritance. The Course teaches that fear is an illusion and that you are not alone, but part of a loving universe. The 365 daily workbook lessons teach that the purpose of life is to remember God and his love.

Unlike many other workbook guides, this book is written in the plain language of A Course in Miracles, as found in the original edition. This makes it easier to understand the ideas and answers in this life changing 20th century spiritual classic. This guide is designed to be portable, so that you can easily carry it with you and use it whenever needed. Its small size will fit into any backpack, briefcase or even a purse.

This is a companion to the Understanding ACIM Series and covers the entirety of the Course’s text of 31 chapters. It covers the 365 daily workbook lessons and is specially formatted to replace unclear references and pronouns with their proper antecedents. It also provides a detailed explanation of the Course’s vocabulary and concepts.

Whether you are new to A Course in Miracles or have studied it for years, this is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn to apply the teachings of A Course in Miracles to their lives. The author explains the principles of A Course in Miracles, and gives examples from her own experience of how they can be used to change your world. She provides a clear, easy to read, and comprehensive guide that will help you understand the true meaning of forgiveness and find peace in your everyday life.

Manual

Published in 1975, A Course in Miracles has changed millions of lives. It is a self-study spiritual thought system that provides a path to universal love and peace through undoing fear and guilt. Although the Course uses Christian terminology, it expresses a nonsectarian spirituality. Its underlying ontology is based on ancient refrains that echo the world’s most hallowed traditions.

The Course is comprised of three books: the Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers. The Text contains the central teachings of the course, while the Workbook offers 365 lessons for practicing them in daily life. The Manual for Teachers is a question-and-answer section that clarifies a number of terms used throughout the Text and Workbook.

In this deluxe edition, Doug Good has revised and reworked the original text into a more readable format. He has added fresh phrasing and contemporary examples, while presenting the same content in 35% fewer words. This new presentation is more accessible to the modern reader, while still maintaining the integrity of the original Course in Miracles.

A Course in Miracles Made Easy is the Rosetta stone that translates ACIM concepts into practical, easily understood lessons that generate healing results. This unique book makes the complex ideas of the Course understandable and immediately applicable, and will help both longtime students and those seeking to acquaint themselves with this life-transforming work.

This deluxe edition features the oldest available typed copy of A Course in Miracles, which represents the complete and unabridged original Text, and is based on an inner dictation received by Helen Schucman, Ph.D., a clinical and research psychologist. She identified the voice that dictated the Text as Jesus. This edition includes an optional 4.5 Gb/DVD that features an enhanced version of the website, extensive footnotes on variant ACIM readings and Bible verses, source material libraries, and a synthesized audio reading of the 31 chapter Text. It also features a comprehensive set of appendices on subjects including sex, possession, Freud, and the Course’s treatment of the biblical texts. It also includes a new introduction by the editor and expanded footnotes on the history of A Course in Miracles.

Audio

Originally published in 1975, A Course in Miracles has changed the lives of millions. This self-study spiritual thought system teaches the path to universal love and peace by undoing fear and guilt through forgiveness. While written in Christian language, the Course is nonsectarian and does not establish a religion.

Whether you've always meant to read A Course in Miracles but have been afraid of its size and complexity, or you have already studied it for years and want to deepen your understanding, this book is for you. The author, professor Doug Good, has taken the ideas and concepts presented in the original work and rephrased them in contemporary language while retaining their essence. The result is a text that is 35% shorter and more easily readable.

The "Manual for Teachers" is written in question-and-answer form and answers questions that students are likely to have. It is designed to be used alongside the Text and Workbook. It clarifies a number of terms that are used in the Course and explains their meaning within its theoretical framework.

This edition of the ACIM white-edition book A is based on the oldest available typed copy, which was scribed by Helen Schucman between 1965 and 1978. It is the most accurate and complete version of the Course that has ever been published. It includes extensive discussions of topics such as sex, possession, Freud, and the Bible which have been edited out of other editions. The volume also contains appendices on variant readings of the Text and more than 2400 footnotes referring to various sources of information on the Course.

A Course in Miracles Made Easy is the perfect companion to the original ACIM textbook. It breaks down the complex principles of the Course into simple, easy-to-understand lessons. It will help you experience the inner peace and happiness that this teaching promises. You will learn how to release fears and blocks that keep you from recognizing and experiencing the love and peace that is your natural inheritance.