Approximate Knowing

About the Book

Experience the transformative power of a Reality too vast to grasp. In Part One embark on a voyage through the enigmatic ‘Land of Mystery,’ where we learn to thrive amidst uncertainty, nourishing our curious beings with approximate yet meaningful insights. Delve into Part Two and explore the tapestry of religious practices inviting the Eternity of Profound Reality to be present in our lives. Finally in Part Three, take in the example of Christian faith, especially where ancient scriptures resonate with newfound relevance in the modern era. Through these pages find balance in being more alive within these challenging times.

About the Author

Gene Wesley Marshall is now a 92-year-old religious teacher who began his education at Oklahoma State University as a mathematician and physicist. In 1953 he decided to leave a mathematics career and attend seminary at Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, Texas. He has served as a local church pastor, a chaplain in the army, and in 1962 joined a religious order of families (the Order:Ecumenical). For six years he served as dean of the Ecumenical Institute’s eight-week residential “Academy” that trained leadership for religious and social engagements with participants from many parts of the world. He also traveled the United States, Latin America, Europe, India, Hong Kong, and Australia as a teacher and lecturer on religious and social ethics topics. In the early 1960s he was an active participant in the civil rights revolution, serving for two years as the Protestant executive of the National Conference on Religion and Race. In the mid 1980s he was one of the organizers of the bioregional movement. Beginning in 1983 Gene and Joyce Marshall organized a non-for-profit educational organization, “Realistic Living,” and began co-teaching innovative programs and workshops plus publishing journals, books, and essays. This book is Gene’s 11th book-length project, including The Thinking Christian, So Be Free, and From Empire to Eco-Democracy. Joyce and Gene live in Bonham, Texas in a straw-bale house.