In this magnificent book, The Christ is Not a Person, J.C. Tefft sets forth the essential truths of ancient teachings in a manner that reestablishes the power and beauty of the original words. While setting aside misguided and outdated mythological and religious interpretations, J.C. invites the reader to awaken to the same Pure Awareness that awakened in Jesus, Paul, and others in ancient times. He recalls us to the Source of all profound spiritual teachings, whether ancient or new. He challenges us to realize within ourselves the cosmic reality that we are THAT, too.

As I turned the pages of this book, in one transcendent moment, I suddenly realized the deeper truths of ancient teachings. I was no longer bridled by the false conditioning of organized religion and its multiplicity of self-designed interpretation, as the Truth of ancient scripture awakened in me like never before. For the first time I could smell the fragrance of the perfumed flower that blossoms in the human Soul.

Walking in the steps of J. Krishnamurti and Eckhart Tolle, J.C.'s work helped to awaken the space in me wherein I am gloriously reborn. Until now, I had been blinded by my Christian conditioning, but now I am liberated from past conditioning and walk freely amidst the pure awareness of what truly is. I have been led to the divine realization that the "Prince of Peace" is not outside oneself, but resides within our Being, as it boldly confesses, "I AM ... that which I erroneously thought I was missing."

Christian or non-Christian, believer or non-believer, this book offers the key to liberation from the self, if only we "put forth our hand, and take also of the Tree of Life and eat, and live forever." (Gen. 3: 22)  I can't recommend this book enough.

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An enlightening New Thought interpretation of the Bible, October 17, 2009

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas)

Rated: ***** Five Star (out of five)

This review is from: The Christ is Not a Person: The Evolution Of Consciousness And The Destiny Of Man (Hardcover)

Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (10/09)

This book is a must read for anyone interested in New Thought interpretation of the Bible. I am preparing to become a Spiritual Leader for a Unity Church and have taken quite a few classes on the Bible over the past couple of years. I found this book to be well-written, informative and in line with the New Thought movement. This is not written as a textbook, and is very reader friendly. It can easily be read by a novice or someone with more advanced studies.

As he was growing up, J.C. Tefft witnessed his father's transformation through enlightenment and learned a lot from him. Toward the end of his life, when his Dad began to focus on scriptural readings and their interpretations, Tefft took notes on his father's lessons and the formation of this book began. But it was several decades before the time was ripe to produce it. The wait was well worth it. He does an excellent job of not only explaining biblical scriptures, but also showing how closely aligned they are with other scriptures from other belief systems.

Here is an example from the book. I chose this because it is the scripture that I used in a recent church service when I did a talk on Eckhart Tolle's "Power of Now."

"Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you.. Therefore take no thought, saying, what shall we eat? Or what shall we drink? Or wherewithal shall we be clothed?...for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you (Mat 6:30-33)

Tefft's interpretation: Jesus was speaking to an order of priority here. Inherently built into the workings of the universe is all the sustenance necessary to sustain the body. It is unnecessary, therefore, to focus undue amounts of Energy toward acquiring sustenance. In fact, when focused in the extreme in this way, it hinders God's work. Sustenance for the Soul is in greater need than sustenance for the body....." (page 121) He also points out, as he does throughout the book, how similar this teaching is to the Prasna Upanishad, First Question.

I found Tefft's approach very enlightening. I highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in the Bible and New Thought interpretation. "The Christ is NOT a Person" by J.C. Tefft will not disappoint.

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