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.

NTW Lecture

Posted on January 6, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

Wright lectures in Calvin College’s January Series: Simply Christian There is also a Christianity Today interview with Wright here.

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Make It Stop! Make It Stop!!

Posted on January 5, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

I am so relieved that the (Thr)Ashes will be over in a few hours time. I can hardly imagine a more comprehensive humiliation than that which we have witnessed over the last few months.

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JBJ Interview

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

There are three great brief interviews with James Jordan linked from this blog. Do take the time to watch them. In other news, I have just set up a Facebook group dedicated to James Jordan and BH, if any of … Continue reading →

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Obsessive Cleanliness

Posted on January 1, 2007 by Alastair Roberts

Well, I will now cross Switzerland off the list of lands that I would happily consider moving to. I am actually relatively tidy for a student and keep my things more organized than most (I have catalogued the entirety of … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Just before I finalize all of my over-ambitious New Year’s resolutions, I would like to take a few moments to wish all of you a very happy New Year. I love new years. At the end of most years I … Continue reading →

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The Real Difference Between Men and Women

Posted on December 28, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Of course he must be right because, as a man, he always thinks deeply before he opens his mouth…

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Posted on December 26, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Whilst the present Ashes series has been pretty painful to follow as an England supporter, I was very pleased to see Shane Warne gain his 700th scalp in Test cricket. It is a rare privilege to watch a player of … Continue reading →

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Glory to God in the Highest, And on Earth Peace, Goodwill Toward Men!

Posted on December 25, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

May the presence of God in the gift of His Son be known in your heart and home this Christmas!

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The most Beautiful Place on Earth

Posted on December 24, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Have I ever told you all how wonderful Stoke-on-Trent is?

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Leithart Versus Hirsch

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Alastair Roberts

Picking up on some quotes by Roger Lundin, Leithart posts some helpfully criticisms of E.D. Hirsch, much beloved of conservatives for his insistence that the author’s intention is that which ultimately determines meaning. In the process, Leithart observes that the … Continue reading →

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