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Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
Video: Is Biblicism Bad?
My latest Davenant Institute video has just gone online. This time, Brad Belschner and I are discussing what ‘biblicism’ is and whether it is bad. Take a look!
Posted in Bible, Revelation, Scripture, Theological, Video
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Podcast: The Reformation, with Carl Trueman
In honour of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, this week’s podcast was devoted to a discussion of its causes, its importance, and its legacy. For our discussion, the entire Mere Fidelity cast was joined by the wonderful Carl … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, Culture, Podcasts, Society, The Church, Theological
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John Ruskin and the Illusion of Value
A post of mine on the subject of labour, money, and the question of value has just been posted over on The Kitchen Table. Within it, in conversation with Ruskin, Mill, and Marx, I discuss what value is and how … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Economics, Ethics, Guest Post, Philosophy, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society
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Answers to Questions—25/10/2017-31/10/2017
I have hit the milestone of 1,000 answered questions on Curious Cat and have signed off answering questions on the site for the next few months. Thanks to everyone for their questions! Here is a list of some of the last … Continue reading
Posted in Questions and Answers
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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ Book 3
Welcome to the latest episode of our study through Augustine’s Confessions. This week we get into the third book, discussing matters such as Augustine’s critique of the theatre. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, Culture, Podcasts, Society, Theological
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A Reformation Reader
Happy Reformation Day, everyone! On this five hundredth anniversary of Martin Luther’s posting of his Ninety-five Theses, I am excited to share the news of a new book of Reformation readings that has just been released by the good folks … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, What I'm Reading
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Video: Getting Beyond Headship Battles
Continuing from my previous two videos, I have another Davenant Discussion video in which I give some brief thoughts on the subject of headship in conversation with Brad Belschner. Visit the Davenant Institute’s site to find out more about their work, to watch … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Ethics, Sex and Sexuality, Theological, Video
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Answers to Questions—13/10/2017-24/10/2017
Here are some of the most recent answers on my Curious Cat page. I plan to take a break for a few months after I reach 1,000 (I’m currently on 833 questions answered), so get any burning questions you have … Continue reading
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The Politics of the Communication of the Truth
I’ve just posted a reflection on 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 over on Political Theology Today. Paul’s representation of his ministry in these opening chapters of Thessalonians dramatically challenges many of the assumptions that we bring to acts of communication. While our … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Thessalonians, Bible, Guest Post, NT, NT Theology, Politics, Revelation, Society, The Church, Theological
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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ Book 2
We started reading through Augustine’s Confessions together a few weeks ago. This week we discuss the second book, especially Augustine’s discussion of his theft from the pear tree. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past episodes … Continue reading
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