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Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
Video: The Meaning of Rachel’s Tears in Matthew 2
Today’s question: What does the conception of Issachar have to do with Matthew 2:16-18? Within it, I summarize Rabbi David Fohrman’s reading of Jeremiah 31:15-17. You can see his videos on that passage here. If you have any questions for … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Genesis, Jeremiah, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Questions and Answers, Scripture, Theological, Video
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Video: A Must-Read Book!
A plug for James Jordan’s Through New Eyes: Developing a Biblical View of the World and some other books for those wanting to read the Bible for all its worth.
Posted in Bible, Hermeneutics, My Reading, NT Theology, OT Theology, Scripture, Theological, Video
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Spotting Unicorns at the Recent THINK Conference
It has been interesting to read the responses to THINK conference on The Future of Complementarity I recently spoke at in London, both before and after the event. Some, such as this article, have such extreme misrepresentations and misunderstandings that … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Ethics, Hermeneutics, Sex and Sexuality, Theological
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Interested in Supporting My Videos?
I have set up a Patreon account, for anyone who would like to support me in producing regular theology videos. I introduce it in this video:
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Video: Understanding the Sign Gifts
Today’s video responds to the following question: “What is your view of the miraculous gifts (like prophecy and the gifts of tongues) in the New Testament period? Did these discontinue with the closing of the Scriptural Canon or, maybe, they … Continue reading
Video: Unravelling the Mysteries of the Book of Esther
Today’s video is on the subject of the book of Esther, exploring some of the insights of Rabbi David Fohrman’s superb little book, The Queen You Thought You Knew, which I read over the weekend. Leave any questions you might … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Esther, My Reading, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Video, What I'm Reading
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Video: What is the Biblical Theological Significance of Melchizedek?
In my latest video I answer this question: ‘Why is Melchizedek so important to the author of Hebrews? What’s the biblical-theological significance of Jesus being a priest after the order of Melchizedek?’ If you have any questions, please leave them … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Genesis, Hebrews, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Psalms, Theological, Video
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Asking Questions for Future Video Responses
I’ve spent the past week down south: speaking at the THINK Theology conference, spending a few days at L’Abri in Hampshire, and enjoying a day in London with friends. I will hopefully be returning to a regular schedule, after I’ve … Continue reading
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Podcast: Modern Atheism, with Joseph Minich
In the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek and I are joined by our friend Joseph Minich to talk about his recent book, Enduring Divine Absence: The Challenge of Modern Atheism, a book which I will be recommending to various people in … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Atheism, Christian Experience, Culture, Philosophy, Podcasts, Theological
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Andrew Wilson and I Appear on The Way Home Podcast
Andrew Wilson and I recently appeared on Dan Darling’s The Way Home podcast, talking about our Echoes of Exodus book. Take a listen! You can see more of the articles and publicity that we have done surrounding and following the … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Exodus, Interviews, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts
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