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Martin E. Marty is an American scholar renowned for his contributions to the study of religious history and modern religious phenomena. Born on February 5, 1928, he is a professor of religious studies at the University of Chicago and the honorary president of the American Society of Church History.

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“If you go deep enough into any faith tradition, you find the common ground with all faith traditions.”

Ifs Enough Common Tradition Common Ground

Author:Martin E. Marty

“Even the cry from the depths is an affirmation: Why cry if there is no hint of hope of hearing?”

Ifs Cry Depth Hearing Affirmation Hints Miscellaneous

Book:A Cry of Absence: Reflections for the Winter of the Heart

Source: A Cry of Absence: Reflections for the Winter of the Heart

“Not only do we cheat ourselves and those around us if we are only glum or always wary when it comes time to respond to divine stirrings. No, we are then also being simply unfaithful to the surrounding reality. The one who purges gloom has given occasions and reasons, in the midst of life's sadness, to be joyful.”

Ifs Reason Reality Given Sadness Divine Occasions Midst Joyful Cheat Gloom Stirring Unfaithful Brooding

Author:Martin E. Marty

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Born: February 5, 1928
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