Original sentence: A Course In Miracles ("ACIM") is a theological book by Helen Shuchman.According to Shuchman, the book was "received" through "Inner Dictation" (or channeling) from the spirit of Jesus Christ, beginning in 1965 until 1978.Bill Thetford is credited with assisting with the production of the book.It contains teachings  that cover the topics of forgiveness, brotherhood and the nature of love
Edited sentence: A Course In Miracles or ACIM is a book that contains teachings and practical exercises that cover the topics of forgiveness, brotherhood and the nature of love itself.According to Helen Schucman, the book's author/ scribe, it was received through the process known as "Inner Dictation" between 1965 and 1978 with the assistance and support of Bill Thetford.Inner dictation is a variant form of channeling.This book is believed by those who practice its teachings and exercises to have been channelled or indirectly written by none other than the spirit of Jesus Christ himself