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Author Archives: Alastair Roberts
Open Mic Thread 42
The open mic thread is where you have the floor and can raise or discuss issues of your choice. There is no such thing as off-topic here. The comments of this thread are free for you to: Discuss things that you … Continue reading
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Podcast: Sacrifice
On Mere Fidelity this week, Derek, Matt, and I discuss Moshe Halbertal’s book, On Sacrifice. I recommend Halbertal’s book very highly. Do share your thoughts in the comments. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Politics, Society, The Atonement, The Atonement, Theological
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Review of John Barclay’s Paul & the Gift
I have reviewed John Barclay’s outstanding new book, Paul & the Gift, over on Reformation21. This anthropological treatment of ancient and modern understandings of gift paves the way for Barclay’s central thesis: gift/grace is a concept that can legitimately be … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Controversies, Galatians, Guest Post, My Reading, NT, NT Theology, Reviews, Romans, Theological
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Podcast: Transfiguration
In the latest Mere Fidelity episode I join Derek Rishmawy and Andrew Wilson to discuss the subject of the Transfiguration. Please leave any thoughts that you might have on the podcast in the comments. You can also follow the podcast … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Exodus, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Revelation, Scripture, The Gospels, Theological
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Brad Littlejohn on Richard Hooker
Over the weekend, I had the privilege of interviewing my good friend Brad Littlejohn about his new book about the sixteenth century English theologian, Richard Hooker. You can read the entire interview over on Mere Orthodoxy. Within it, Brad demonstrates the profound … Continue reading
Posted in Church History, Culture, Ethics, Guest Post, Politics, Society, The Church, Theological
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The Politics of Hannah’s Opened Womb
I have just posted over on Political Theology Today, on Hannah’s prayer in the temple at the start of 1 Samuel and her prayer of rejoicing after the birth of her son. They are also stories of unrecognized turning points … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Samuel, Bible, Guest Post, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological
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Open Mic Thread 41
The open mic thread is where you have the floor and can raise or discuss issues of your choice. There is no such thing as off-topic here. The comments of this thread are free for you to: Discuss things that you … Continue reading
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Podcast: Manhood
In this week’s Mere Fidelity podcast, Matt, Andrew, Derek, and I are joined by our friend Nate Pyle, to discuss his new book, Man Enough: How Jesus Redefines Manhood. We discuss the meaning of masculinity and manliness and how Scripture … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Experience, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Podcasts, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological
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Podcast: Big Questions
We had intended to do this week’s podcast on the subject of sacrifice. However, Derek was MIA when we were due to start, so Andrew, Matt, and I had to think of a new topic a minute or two before starting … Continue reading
Posted in Apologetics, Christian Experience, Controversies, Podcasts, Theological
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Open Mic Thread 40
The open mic thread is where you have the floor and can raise or discuss issues of your choice. There is no such thing as off-topic here. The comments of this thread are free for you to: Discuss things that you … Continue reading
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Alastair's Adversaria 