Author Archives: Alastair Roberts

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About Alastair Roberts

Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastair’s Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged.

Martin Luther Rap

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Alastair Roberts
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Friendship

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

A few days ago, I listened to a typically thought-provoking talk by Richard Bledsoe, in which he remarked on the place of friendship in the biblical narrative, especially within the gospel of John. It was in conversation with John H … Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | 10 Comments

What Does It Mean To Be ‘Biblical’?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

Richard Beck and Scot McKnight raise the question of what it means to be ‘biblical’. Beck questions the degree to which the Bible can create anything resembling a consensus: Here’s my basic observation: Whatever biblical means it doesn’t mean biblical. What … Continue reading →

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The Glory of Kings

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

I read The Glory of Kings a couple of weeks ago, and just wrote the following review, which I thought that I would also post here. Having been an appreciative reader of James Jordan for over a decade, the prospect … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, My Reading, Reviews, Theology | 2 Comments

Other People’s Mail

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

Over the weekend I spent a very enjoyable and memorable few days at a celebratory get together for my mother’s side of the family. Yesterday, after most of the relatives had returned to their various parts of the country, my … Continue reading →

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Chariots and Water

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

There are occasions when one is struck by the extent to which a biblical motif to which one had previously not attended is present within the text. I recently had the experience when considering the significance of chariots within the … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, NT, OT, Sacramental Theology, Theology | 6 Comments

Adversaria Redivivus

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

It has been some time since I last blogged seriously, so please be patient with me if it takes me a while to warm up. While I doubt that I will post as heavily here as I have done elsewhere … Continue reading →

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On Making a Prophet: Pentecost and the Church’s Mission, Part 2

Posted on November 9, 2008 by Alastair Roberts

Part 1 Now when the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. – Acts 2:1 In setting the scene for the events of Pentecost, Luke immediately draws our attention to the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in NT Theology, OT Theology, The Church, Theological | 5 Comments

On Making a Prophet: Pentecost and the Church’s Mission, Part 1

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Alastair Roberts

The following is the first in a series of several posts, exploring the prophetic role of the church and the meaning of the Baptism of the Spirit. The first chapter of the book of Acts presents us with both an … Continue reading →

Posted in NT Theology, OT Theology, The Church, Theological | 8 Comments

René Girard

Posted on July 5, 2008 by Alastair Roberts

A week ago I graduated from the University of St. Andrews. The graduation ceremony was very enjoyable, but was made far more memorable on account of the fact that René Girard was being presented with an honorary doctorate. I have … Continue reading →

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