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    Recently,  An Afternoon's Dictation  (Greenebaum), reached #178 on the Amazon bestseller list of books in ecumenism Christian theology. The book has been on bestseller lists many times.  Book Description:  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...

  What if our differences weren’t obstacles, but instruments—each playing a unique note in a shared spiritual symphony? In a world often divided by faith, race, and culture,  One Family Indivisible  invites us to listen for the harmony beneath the discord. This powerful memoir is more than just a personal story—it’s a call to action for anyone who dares to believe that unity doesn’t require uniformity. Through the lens of one person’s courageous spiritual journey, we witness the possibility of moving beyond “us vs. them.” The author doesn’t deny the reality of difference; instead, they embrace it—finding beauty in every note, whether sung in a synagogue, mosque, church, or temple. Rooted in interfaith principles, the book shows how diversity can become not a source of conflict, but a wellspring of compassion and connection. One Family Indivisible  reminds us that real harmony doesn’t flatten or erase distinct voices. It celebrates them. It’s about finding a common rh...