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Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
Answers to Questions—2/10/2017-12/10/2017
Here are some of my answers to questions from the last week or so on Curious Cat. Do you think Jesus cleansed the temple twice? [Answer] What role does logic play in developing theology? … [Answer] [Follow-up] When is it … Continue reading
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Video: What is Masculinity?
I have a new video following on from my earlier video on The Challenges of Gender in the 21st Century. Within it, I offer some prefatory remarks on the subject of masculinity.
Posted in Sex and Sexuality, Video
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Podcast: Translating Genesis 1-11, with Samuel Bray and John Hobbins
On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek and I were joined by John Hobbins and Samuel Bray, who have just produced a ‘new old translation’ of Genesis 1-11. The translation itself is great, but the notes and commentary upon it … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Genesis, OT, Podcasts, Scripture, Theological
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The Politics of the Vineyard of Israel
I have just posted a reflection on Isaiah 5, Psalm 80, and Matthew 21 over on Political Theology Today. Within it I explore the significance of the prophetic vine parables and the vantage point that they can provide us upon … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Ethics, Guest Post, Isaiah, Matthew, NT, OT, Politics, Psalms, Society, Theological
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Hugh Hefner and the Logic of Porn
I’ve just written a piece for the Calvinist International on the subject of Hugh Hefner and the logic of porn. Within it I argue, along with a 2003 piece by Read Mercer Schuchardt, that porn leads to the feminization of … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, In the News, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological
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Yet More Answers to Questions
Even more answers from my Curious Cat account: How would you describe your theological method, in terms of moving from text to theology? [Answer] The first thing called holy in the Bible is neither a person nor a place, but … Continue reading
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Video: The Challenges of Gender in the 21st Century
This is the first of twelve videos in which I discuss various cultural and theological subjects with Brad Belschner. Within this video we discuss the challenges of gender in the 21st century. Visit the Davenant Institute’s site to find out … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Culture, Economics, Ethics, Interviews, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological, Video
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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’ Book 1
We have just started reading through Augustine’s Confessions together on Mere Fidelity. This week we discuss the first book, in which Augustine talks about his childhood. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen to past … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Church History, Podcasts, Prayer, Theological
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More Answers to Questions
Since my last post linking to some of them, I have answered hundreds of further questions on my Curious Cat account. Here are some more: How do you feel about utilizing term “gospel-centered” as an adjective (gospel-centered marriage, life, church, … Continue reading
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Podcast: The Value of Controversy
I join Derek and Matt for the latest Mere Fidelity episode, on the subject of the value of controversy. We discuss whether controversy is worthwhile and how to go about it well. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or … Continue reading
Posted in Controversies, Ethics, Podcasts, Theological
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