First Links — 5.16.13

Trends and Directions in Reformed Theology [.pdf]
Dirkie Smit, Expository Times

The Problem with Wedding Poetry
Ruth Graham, Poetry Foundation

From Anarchists to Islamists
Charles C. Johnson, City Journal

King Louis’ Irish Confessor
Rev. George W. Rutler, Crisis

The Vatican at the Venice Biennale
Bryony Jones, CNN

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