Monday digest

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New today from the Century:

• Robert Westbrook on MLK's manifesto: "Fifty years ago, Martin Luther King Jr. wrote his "Letter from Birmingham Jail"—and the Christian Century published it."

• Mark Burrows reviews Douglas E. Christie (subscription required)

• Marilyn McEntyre blogs the lectionary: "The ways Jesus reveals himself to his followers in the post-resurrection stories testify to his delight in surprising those who love him, and whom he loves."

• John Vest on when to do confirmation

In the news:

• Poll: Americans love the Bible but don't read it much
• Tensions flare over women's prayers at sacred Western Wall
• Desmond Tutu wins 2013 Templeton Prize for work on forgiveness
• Pope Francis a huge hit with U.S. Catholics (for now)