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Summary: The most scholarly book on the Course ever published
Review: 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.
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Summary: The most scholarly book on the Course ever published
Review: 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.
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Summary: A very challenging but very rewarding work
Review: I have wanted to write a review for LOVE DOES NOT CONDEMN for some time now, but I have procrastinated because, well, I haven't finished it despite the fact that it's been on my bookshelf for over two years. That's not to say I haven't made admirable attempts. In fact, I've read the preface at least 15 times! Yes, this comparative study of the theology of Christianity, Gnosticism, Platonism, and A COURSE IN MIRACLES, is that challenging - despite the fact that I've been a student of the Course for six years.I decided that I deserve to write a review because LOVE DOES NOT CONDEMN has been an important part of my study of A COURSE IN MIRACLES for quite a while, and I strongly believe that this is not a typical book meant to be read in one sitting, or even one month. As with almost everything Kenneth Wapnick has written, LOVE DOES NOT COMDEMN is on the level of A COURSE IN MIRACLES in terms of the challenge it presents the reader. If you are a serious student of A COURSE IN MIRACLES, by the time you have taken some of the concepts in LOVE DOES NOT CONDEMN to heart you will find your perception of the world and yourself is changing - you will have gained deeper insight into the fact that it is all - ALL! - only in the mind. You will gain deeper awareness of the fact that the separation from God has not occurred and your own individual identity is not real. This can be difficult. This is the very reason I have yet to finish LOVE DOES NOT COMDEMN - I'm not ready. Andrew Parodi
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Summary: Buy It
Review: This is an outstanding work! The scholarship bringing together the threads in the early Church and A Course in Miracles is wonderful. For those who enjoy Ken Wilber's work (thinking types), you'll love this book.
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