Our Hope for Years to Come: The Search for Spiritual Sanctuary

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Summary: Superb photography and well-done devotions.
Review: I have owned a lot of devotional books, but this is by far my favorite--a statement that I don't make lightly. Dr. Marty is a well-known church historian and theologian, but this book will speak equally well to scholars, preachers, or anyone else who seeks to reflect on their faith. Marty has matched hymn verses with the devotions, and the genius of both Martys is evident as the pictures, hymns, and devotions speak together. As much as I praise the devotions, I must confess that often I just look through the pictures, which say enough to me all by themselves.

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Summary: A wonderful Lenten guide
Review: Our Hope For Years to Come: The Search for Spiritual Sanctuary is a beautiful and inspirational lenten book by renouned University of Chicago theologian Martin Marty. Marty, who spent many childhood years in Nebraska, collaborated on the book with his son, photographer Micah Marty. For each day of Lent the book provides a photo of church architecture -- from small Nebraska churches to large cathedrals (including many from National Cathedral and St. John the Divine) -- a thoughtful message from Dr. Marty and an appropriate hymn quote. This beautiful book, available in book stores and at Amazon.com, may become a part of your lenten worship year after year. David E. Gardels