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“To clasp the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of the world.”

Quote by Karl Barth

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Karl Barth
Karl Barth

Karl Barth was a Swiss theologian born on May 10, 1886, and died on December 10, 1968. He is considered one of the most influential theologians of the 20th century, known for his critical theological method and profound biblical exegesis. more

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