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August 2, 2012

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New today from the Century:

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove on covenants: "Monastic vows sound familiar to anyone who's been to a wedding. In both marriage and celibacy, we promise to be faithful." (subscription required)

Roger Olson reviews Jerry Walls: "Can Protestants believe in purgatory? Should they? Might this enhance ecumenical relations with Catholics? Jerry Walls's answer to each question is yes." (subscription required)

Ryan Dueck on "stomaching" the Bible

Steve Thorngate on Wheaton and the safe-harbor provision

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