How to quote from Un Curso de Milagros
The line numbers are a method of reference. Paragraphs and sentences within paragraphs are numbered with superscripts to help students reference specific sections or passages quickly and easily, no matter which edition or format of A Course in Miracles they happen to be using. This same numbering system also holds true for the many translations of the Course, allowing for cross-referencing of passages between different languages. The ACIM Annotation System of A Course in Miracles provides a method for students of the Course to reference a specific passage within the Course and its Supplements.
Here is an example:
“You will first dream of peace, and then awaken to it.” (T-13.VII.9:1)
T = Text
13 = Chapter 13
VII = Section
VII (of Chapter 13)
9 = Paragraph 9 (in Section VII)
1 = Line 1 (of Paragraph 9)
Another example:
“We say ‘God is,’ and then we cease to speak, for in that knowledge words are meaningless.” (W-pI.169.5:4)
W = Workbook
pI = part I (of the Workbook)
169 = Lesson 169
5 = Paragraph 5
4 = Line 4 (of Paragraph 5)
Another example:
“Forgiveness is the final goal of the curriculum.” (M-4.X.2:9)
M = Manual for Teachers
4 = Section 4
X = Part X (of Section 4)
2 = Paragraph 2 (of Part X)
9 = Line 9 (of Paragraph 2)
Additional abbreviations:
In = introduction(s)
r = Review (workbook)
FL = Final Lessons (workbook)
C = Clarification of Terms (in the Manual for Teachers)
Ep = Epilogues (end of Workbok and Clarification of Terms)
P = Psychotherapy: Purpose, Process and Practice
S = The Song of Prayer