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March 2010 News Archive:

Martin Luther on Confession

Published by Peter Mains on March 16, 2010 at 11:12 AM

In my previous articles on Martin Luther, I've demonstrated that Martin Luther accepted belief in Purgatory and Indulgences -- although he sought to clarify the specifics of the related doctrines. Another doctrine that Luther accepted, and which most ... (read more)

Martin Luther and the Snow-Covered Dung Heap

Published by Peter Mains on March 09, 2010 at 02:07 PM

An apocryphal quotation often attributed to Martin Luther is that the soul of a forgiven man is like a "snow-covered dung heap." If Luther ever uttered the phrase, it has since been lost to history. Still, the erroneous quote has lingered for several ... (read more)

Rabbi Jacob Neusner, Jesus and Persecution

Published by Peter Mains on March 03, 2010 at 08:08 PM

I am grateful for Rabbi Jacob Neusner's thought-provoking book on Jesus. Many passages express great understanding of Christianity and Christ. More importantly, throughout, Neusner expresses great respect for Christianity, and he deserves no less in ... (read more)

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