Martin E. Marty, religion historian and ‘churchman in the most serious way,’ dies at 97 (RNS) — Marty was a giant in the study of American Christianity and the fundamentalist movement in major faiths around the globe. He was also a warmhearted friend, mentor and pastor to many. The post Martin E. Marty, religion historian and ‘churchman in the most serious way,’ dies at 97 appeared first on RNS.