- Hardcover: 698 pages
- Publisher: Foundation for a Course in (July 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0933291078
- ISBN-13: 978-0933291072
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 14.7 x 3.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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As interested readers begin to investigate the area of Gnosticism, they are immediately confronted by almost as many theories about what it is, where it originated, and who belongs in its group, as there are scholars debating these questions. Read the first page
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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It is tempting, particularly among educated people, to regard A COURSE IN MIRACLES as merely a bit of pop culture that makes no real contribution to the world of ideas. Here, in a work of stunning scholarship, the world's leading authority on the Course, Dr. Kenneth Wapnick, provides us with a brilliant analysis of A COURSE IN MIRACLES, comparing it in detail with the other belief systems with which it is most often compared. Anyone who is interested in the Course from a theological perspective would be well advised to turn to this book. It's a demanding read, but it's well worth the effort.
CANON F. HUGH MAGEE
CANON F. HUGH MAGEE
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The most scholarly book on the Course ever published
5 July 2001
Format:Hardcover
Although many books on A COURSE IN MIRACLES have now been published, this is the first volume to seriously address some of the theological issues raised by the Course teachings. It is a superb piece of scholarship. Specifically, this brilliant book relates the Course's thought system to that which underlies many of the Gnostic movements of the early centuries of Christendom, along with Platonism and Neo-Platonism. Dr. Wapnick has done students of the Course a great favor by providing this information, which can only serve to enhance the Course's credibility in the years to come, not least in the face of the growing dysfunctionality of "orthodox" Christianity.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Excellent Work
19 May 2006
Format:Hardcover
Even though I'm not an "A Course in Miracles" follower, this book is really a gem. Although this book is directed to Course students, it explain very thoroughly and rationally the relation between Ancient Christianity, Platonism, Neo-Platonism and Gnosticism. There is only one small flaw in all of this: it looks at "A Course in Miracles" as Jesus' original message, and hence he views Gnosticism very close to Jesus' original message in its metaphysical level. It is very interesting that he looks at the Gnostic's own mistakes as those which Course students frequently fall into.
Other than that, he chooses Bible translations very well; he chooses the appropriate Bible scholars, he chooses good authorities on the issue of Gnosticism, he shows the pertinent passages of philosophy authors (Plato, Aristotle, Philo, Plotinus), and shows the historical, social, political, religious realities of Christianity, Ancient Philosophy, Gnosticism and how they are related to each other.
I have an MA in Philosophy, and not a scholar. However, although I'm not a scholar, I would dare say that it is a reliable source to know these ancient movements.
Other than that, he chooses Bible translations very well; he chooses the appropriate Bible scholars, he chooses good authorities on the issue of Gnosticism, he shows the pertinent passages of philosophy authors (Plato, Aristotle, Philo, Plotinus), and shows the historical, social, political, religious realities of Christianity, Ancient Philosophy, Gnosticism and how they are related to each other.
I have an MA in Philosophy, and not a scholar. However, although I'm not a scholar, I would dare say that it is a reliable source to know these ancient movements.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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10 Nov 2006
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After reading the Nag Hammadi Library, I became aware of "The Course in Miracles" and became a student. I was looking for a book that captured the higher perceptions of the gnostics and measured them against ACIM. Dr Wapnick did it again. It is a real treasure and one I will keep as part of my library. Basically anything that I have read of Dr. Wapnick's has helped me tremendously. This is not an easy read. It is technical and very deep.
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