First Links — 9.17.13

On J. M. Coetzee’s The Childhood of Jesus
Michael Duffy, The Millions

Animal Sacrifice Powered Ancient Jerusalem’s Economy
Tia Ghose, Live Science

This Man Moved to a Desert Island to Disappear. Here’s What Happened.
Kent Russell, New Republic

Do Young Catholics Even Understand Their Faith?
Kevin Sullivan, Washington Post

A Catholic Case Against MOOCs
Jonathan Malesic, Chronicle of Higher Education

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