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

Martin Marty

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

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About Martin Marty

Martin Emil Marty (February 5, 1928 – February 25, 2025) was an American Lutheran religious scholar who wrote extensively on religion in the United States.