Ad`ver`sa´ri`a
n. pl.
A miscellaneous collection of notes, remarks, or selections.-
Recent Comments
-
Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
A Musical Case For Typological Realism Part 4
The final part of my four part discussion of music and typological realism has just been posted over on the Theopolis Institute: Music is the glorified form of temporal action and speech. It transfigures and elevates our temporal activities. Figural … Continue reading
Podcast: Tribalism
In our most recent Mere Fidelity podcast, Matt, Derek, Andrew, and I discuss the subject of tribalism, taking Scott Alexander’s recent Slate Star Codex post on the subject as our starting point. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, On the web, Podcasts, Politics, Society, The Church
6 Comments
A Musical Case For Typological Realism Part 3
The third of my four part argument for typological realism through the conceptual metaphor of music has just been published on the Theopolis Institute: Music’s revelation of time’s potential to be a realm of unity and coherence affords us new … Continue reading
Podcast: Time
In our latest Mere Fidelity episode, Matt, Derek, and I take up the theme of time, exploring, among other things, some of the issues raised in my recent posts for the Theopolis Institute. You can also follow the podcast on … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Controversies, Creation, Culture, Eschatology, Music, Podcasts, Providence, Theological
5 Comments
A Musical Case For Typological Realism Part 2
The second of my four part series on music and typology was published over on the Theopolis Institute yesterday (see part 1 here). Music’s revelation of the potential goodness and beauty of transience and finitude can offer helpful new ways … Continue reading
Podcast: Preston Yancey
On this week’s Mere Fidelity, Derek, Matt, and I were joined by Matt’s friend Preston Yancey to discuss his recent book, Out of the House of Bread. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. … Continue reading
A Musical Case For Typological Realism Part 1
The first of a four part series of mine presenting an argument for typological realism through the lens of the conceptual metaphor of music has just been published over on the Theopolis Institute. Begbie takes the statement of Jacques Attali … Continue reading
The Politics of the Memorial
I have guest posted over on Political Theology Today, on the subject of Maundy Thursday, the Passover, and the memorial meal. This combination of historical memory and eschatological hope in the celebration of the Eucharist—the Christian Passover—is exhibited at various … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bible, Christian Experience, Eschatology, Exodus, Guest Post, Holy Week, Liturgical Theology, Luke, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Sacramental Theology, The Atonement, The Atonement, The Church, The Gospels, The Sacraments, Theological, Theology, Worship
Leave a comment
Davenant House Interview
A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of interviewing Brad Littlejohn and Jake Meador about the work of Davenant House. The interview has now been posted over on Mere Orthodoxy. If, after reading the interview, you are interested … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Culture, Guest Post, Philosophy, Theological
Leave a comment
Podcast: Last Supper and Lord’s Supper
In this week’s podcast Derek, Matt, and I discuss the event of the Last Supper, its significance in the context of the gospel narratives, and its relationship to our continued celebration of the Lord’s Supper. You can also follow the podcast on … Continue reading
Alastair's Adversaria 