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"In 1999 Steven Greenebaum felt he'd hit the wall. Fifty years old, he could not make sense of his life or the world around him. For several months he angrily demanded answers from God, if God were there. One afternoon, an inner voice told him to get a pen and paper and write. Steven then took dictation - three pages, not of commandments but guidance for leading a meaningful life. An Afternoon's Dictation grapples with, organizes, and deeply explores the revelations Steven received and then studied for over ten years. His sharing is NOT offered as the only possible way to understand it the dictation. It is offered, rather, as a start. The book's sections include deep explorations into ""The Call to Interfaith,"" ""The Call to Love One Another,"" ""The Call to Justice,"" and ""The Call to Community."" These explorations are rooted in a crucial part of the dictation that directs us to ""Seek truth in the commonality of religions - which are but the languages of speaking to Me."" Thus, An Afternoon's Dictation builds on what unites our diverse spiritual traditions, not what divides us. It shows us a path to respecting our differences while embracing unity of the great callings of our spiritual traditions. An Afternoon's Dictation provides caring guidance forward in these hugely challenging times - if we are open to it. Winner. London Book FestivalFirebird Book Awards honorable mentionPacific Book Award Finalist (runner-up)Literary Titan gold awardThe BookFest honorable mention"

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In An Afternoon's Dictation, Interfaith teacher Rev. Steven Greenebaum shares his spiritual journey. He tells of his encounter with Cosmic Conscience, first through revelation and then through study. Over the years, he learned why love, justice, and humility are at the ethical core of all spiritual traditions. Writing with exceptional clarity and warmth, he invites us to find our own moral center. -- Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan, Director of Inter-Religious Studies, Vancouver School of Theology The author's reflections in this unique book are profound and soulful. Steven Greenebaum is the embodiment of the truth that Interfaith is not about religious conversion but about human transformation. Through Interfaith we become more fully human; we evolve into the fullness of our being. This is a critical message for our polarized times. -- Imam Jamal Rahman, author of Spiritual Gems of Islam) Rev. Steven Greenebaum has dedicated his life to interfaith ministry, not just thinking, dialoguing, or writing about it but living it in action and community. In An Afternoon's Dictation, he shares the inclusive 'revelations' that compelled him to pursue this boundary-breaking work. Religion is a crucial development in the evolution of human consciousness, but in today's world, religious experience is in crisis-a time of breakdown and breakthrough. Interfaith living is its horizon of hope. Greenebaum's legacy will continue to grow as that horizon expands into a shared future. -- Father John Heagle, Catholic priest and author of Justice Rising: The Emerging Biblical Vision

In An Afternoon's Dictation, Interfaith teacher Rev. Steven Greenebaum shares his spiritual journey. He tells of his encounter with Cosmic Conscience, first through revelation and then through study. Over the years, he learned why love, justice, and humility are at the ethical core of all spiritual traditions. Writing with exceptional clarity and warmth, he invites us to find our own moral center. -- Rabbi Laura Duhan-Kaplan, Director of Inter-Religious Studies, Vancouver School of Theology The author's reflections in this unique book are profound and soulful. Steven Greenebaum is the embodiment of the truth that Interfaith is not about religious conversion but about human transformation. Through Interfaith we become more fully human; we evolve into the fullness of our being. This is a critical message for our polarized times. -- Imam Jamal Rahman, author of Spiritual Gems of Islam) Rev. Steven Greenebaum has dedicated his life to interfaith ministry, not just thinking, dialoguing, or writing about it but living it in action and community. In An Afternoon's Dictation, he shares the inclusive 'revelations' that compelled him to pursue this boundary-breaking work. Religion is a crucial development in the evolution of human consciousness, but in today's world, religious experience is in crisis-a time of breakdown and breakthrough. Interfaith living is its horizon of hope. Greenebaum's legacy will continue to grow as that horizon expands into a shared future. -- Father John Heagle, Catholic priest and author of Justice Rising: The Emerging Biblical Vision

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Steven Greenebaum is the author of The Interfaith Alternative, Practical Interfaith, One Family: Indivisible, and Seeking Balance in an Unbalanced Time. An Interfaith minister and founder of the Living Interfaith Church, Steven holds Master's Degrees in Mythology, Music, and Pastoral Studies. He has dedicated his life to the oneness of humanity, working for social and environmental justice through a multitude of forums, including work with Common Cause, marching at Standing Rock, and acting as Founder/Executive Director of Citizens for Environmental Responsibility.

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