| Early Acclaim
The Christ is Not a Person
The Evolution of Consciousness and the Destiny of Man
"For those of you interested in an enlightened reading of the Bible, I highly recommend this book. It is an excellent work."
- Eckhart Tolle - Author of The Power of Now and A New Earth, and one of the leading spiritual teachers of our time.
"I just finished the book. It took me a year as I savored each page. Easily one of the MOST important books ever written."
- Dr. H. Ronald Hulnick, President, University, and Co-Author of Loyalty To Your Soul: The Heart of Spiritual Psychology
"J.C. Tefft has written the most comprehensive, insightful book I've ever read concerning the deeper truths of profound ancient scripture. I have never been drawn to orthodox religious beliefs and practices, but at the same time I've always found ancient scripture difficult to navigate. J.C. changed all that . His writing style and organization are eminently readable and understandable. In the past, I had completely missed many of the metaphysical meanings that are expressed in scripture, but not any more. While J.C. demystifies ancient legend and myth, he simultaneously shines an abundance of light on the true meaning of ancient, spiritual teachings that are often overlooked and/or misunderstood. I honestly believe this book will prove to be a watershed work for mankind. I can't recommend it enough."
- N.K. Atkinson - Fellow Spiritual Seeker
"I cannot begin to tell you how much I've enjoyed reading this wonderful book. It has been like a 'road to Emmaus' experience for me. As I read each chapter, more light than ever before illuminated my understanding. How I wish I'd read such a book many years ago. I can see that I'll be rereading it often with profit over the coming years. I've been a student of Christian spirituality for fifty years, and have hundreds of books on this subject. I can honestly say that none of them has spoken to me so clearly about the awesome truth of the Presence of the living Christ in each of us, as this book does. I feel this book is a true ground-breaker in the field of scriptural interpretation. I highly recommend this work to all who are drawn to authentic spirituality."
- Peter Sumner — Fremantle, Western Australia
"I am a big fan of Eckhart Tolle who has written many books on spirituality including A New Earth. I was raised in the Christian tradition and attend church with my wife. I asked Eckhart to recommend a book that would relate the teachings of Jesus to Eckhart's writings about consciousness. This is the book he recommended. It is exactly what I was looking for. For anyone looking for a book that interprets what Jesus was saying and teaching from the point of view of present awareness, this is the book."
- "Bond" — Amazon.com Reader Reviews
"Want to activate higher intelligence? Then read this book. Read it with an open heart, read it with your intuition roused, read it as though all our lives depended upon it. Let the clear crystal clarity of the words wipe away all the dead and heavy mind-stuff that has been propogated by the self out of misunderstanding and fear. Read about the true message of the living Christ within ... yes, read this book.
- "Marko" --- Amazon.com Reader Reviews
"This book is a must read for anyone seeking to better understand the underlying purpose of creation, life, and the evolution of the universe. J.C. presents a comprehensive, in-depth look into the evolution of consciousness from the beginning of time to today. In the process, he reconciles ancient teachings, as seen through the lens of the ancient mind, with contemporary spiritual teachings. What emerges is an insightful, holistic vision of an integrated universe that is constantly evolving; a vision that is just now coming to light through greater conscious awareness within mankind. I highly recommend this work."
- Mick Quinn - Lecturer, Teacher, and Author of: The Uncommon Path: Awakening Authentic Joy
"Loved, loved, loved this book for its fresh look at the old, stifling religious views we were raised with. It is a much needed breath of fresh air and a book I would love all those who are stuck in the religious rut to read. Mind opening!!! J.C. Tefft is truly enlightened and this book has shed light on all that I have believed in the past."
- L. Brubacher — Ontario, Canada
"I was raised a Christian and still attend a Christian church occasionally, but have felt for some time that religion is not "the way" for me. Throughout my change of heart, however, I have never rejected the bible totally and always felt truth in the words of Jesus, as well as a strong message in many of the Old Testament stories. This "feeling" has taken on a new energy while reading The Christ is Not a Person. The tremendous presence it took to see past the biblical changes due to translation, changes due to replication and changes due to egoic influence that produced this insightful interpretation is nothing short of enlightenment. Thank you JC for allowing presence to work through you in writing this book and for helping awaken the Christ in us all."
- F. A. Jacobs — Canada
"This is such an incredible book I hardly know where to begin. I've always sensed that there was more to the Bible and other ancient teachings than what is customarily taught from the Christian point of view, and this book sets forth what that "more" truly is. Breathing new life into ancient teachings, the author makes them once again relevant in our own lives today. After separating the wheat from the chaff, he reveals with great clarity how consciousness is the motivating force behind all creation and how the process of evolution is leading us, as human beings, into a cosmic awareness of who we truly are and why we are here. He points out how all profound spiritual teachings are at their core, one and the same. Much like enlightened masters of antiquity who spoke truth in their time, his words speak truth in our time, and that truth speaks directly to the spirit within. Truly a remarkable work, I highly recommend it to any and all, regardless of religious background or traditional system of belief."
- Cherie G. — Fellow Spiritual Seeker
"This book, The Christ is Not a Person, is one of the best spiritual books I've ever read. I'm actively involved in the Catholic Church at the Parish level, but I am also interested in a broad spectrum of spiritual writings from Eckhart Tolle to Ken Wilber and the Integral Movement. I found JC's insights on the deeper meaning of ancient scripture, particularly with respect to the Bible, most helpful in coming to a better understanding of their true nature and significance. I highly recommend this work. Hopefully, this book is garnering the attention it deserves and the world needs."
- Tony Bardon — Ireland
"While looking over Eckhart Tolle's recommended reads, I noticed this book, The Christ is NOT a Person, and was immediately drawn to the title. I went to J.C. Tefft's website, read excerpts and ordered the book right away. Once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. It was one epiphany after another. Something inside me was telling me that what I was reading was truth. This book is the most meaningful book I have ever read on the subject. Throughout the entire read I felt a higher intelligence at work as I read the words. God bless you Mr. Tefft, for sharing your insights with the world. This is a much needed work at this time. My wish is that everyone would read this book."
- Lisandro Cisnaros --- Florida, USA
"This book is a must read for anyone interested in New Thought interpretation of the Bible. I have taken quite a few classes on the Bible over the years and I found this book to be well written, informative and in line with the New Thought movement. Not written like a textbook, it is very reader friendly. It can be as easily read by a novice as by someone with more advanced studies. J.C. does an excellent job of not only explaining Biblical scripture, but also showing how closely aligned it is with other scriptures from other belief systems around the world. The Christ is NOT a Person will not disappoint."
- Cherie Fisher — Unity Church Spiritual Leader
"Truly an extraordinary work, it has opened my mind and heart to a deeper, more profound meaning of ancient scripture than anything I've previously read. Layer upon layer of ancient legend and myth is peeled away until the pure, unadulterated truth shines through."
- D.C.H. — Fellow Spiritual Seeker
"This brilliant author, J.C. Tefft, has enlightened me to just one fact. That is, in his book the word Christ is defined as Spirit ... the spirit of giving and receiving, the spirit of forgiveness and togetherness, and the spirit of oneness. Why should Jesus' message be anything else? Anything less than this reduces you and I to all the negative attributes that man has discovered in himself — producing intense intellectual possession with its re-action of intense separation, leading to wars, etc., etc. It's no wonder this planet is in a state of chaos! Now, every time I see the word Christ I substitute the full meaning of Spirit, the spirit of adventure into the unknown. God or no God. Thank you J.C. Tefft for your profound journey throughout the book. I recommend it to every person and school receptive to Truth."
- D. Baines — United Kingdom
"It makes me cry often because your words are beautiful and I can hear daddy's voice in it and it clarifies what I have always known. While I've sensed the truth of it, I've never been good at wordifying it like you. I just innately know within me and it has guided me through life. Thank you for writing this book. It is beautiful and meaningful and speaks right to the spirit within."
- C.L.T. — the author's sister
"My upbringing was not conditioned by any religious beliefs. My family was close and we did many things together, but one thing we did not do is go to church, so I had little knowledge of the Bible growing up. As an adult, I thought it high time that I read the Bible to find out what it's all about. I decided to read it from cover to cover, but it wasn't long before I had to put it down. I found it confusing, even appalling in parts, as I didn't understand how a fear of God and all the wars, violence, and hatred that I was reading about had anything to do with love and compassion that I thought the Bible was about. Thankfully, Mr. Tefft's book, The Christ Is Not A Person, has opened my eyes to new meanings of Biblical scripture that I previously misunderstood. I now have new perspective on what the Bible is really about. The Christ Is Not A Person is the most profound book I've ever read and it has completely changed my understanding of who we are as human beings, and why we're here. I highly recommend this book to everyone, regardless of religious beliefs or prior cultural conditioning. As Mr. Tefft points out, in the last analysis "it's not the Bible that needs interpretation, but man that needs enlightenment." I think reading this book might go a long way toward achieving that end."
- C.J.O — Fellow Spiritual Seeker
"Truly Wonderful Reading: We've been most pleased with this book, as it is easily understood with respect to the complexity of some biblical terminology and theories. J.C. Tefft is an excellent writer with an ability to connect with ease. Highly recommend it if you are open minded and share a liberal philosophy of personal spirituality."
- L.A. Light — San Diego, CA
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