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Category Archives: OT
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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The Politics of the Watchman
I have posted a reflection on Ezekiel 33:7-11 over on the Political Theology Today blog: In a society despairing of hope of change, the watchman alerts people to the remaining yet shrinking windows of opportunity and the fact that, even … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Ethics, Ezekiel, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Society, Theological
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The Politics of Solomon’s Dream
I’ve just guest posted a political reflection on 1 Kings 3:5-12 and the story of Solomon’s dream over on Political Theology Today. While the Law enables the priest to perform his duties faithfully, it is Wisdom that equips the king … Continue reading
Posted in 1 Kings, Bible, Guest Post, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Proverbs, Society, Theological, Uncategorized
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The Politics of Man’s Exaltation
I’ve just guest-posted over on Political Theology Today. This psalm presents us with an embryonic account of human rule in the creation. Although the dominion of humanity is central to the psalm, it is situated within and established upon the … Continue reading
Posted in Creation, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Psalms, Theological
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Podcast: A Bible Study on Genesis 1 and 2 (part 2)
On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, we decided to continue the Bible study in the creation narrative of Genesis that we began last week (I’m late to posting this one, as I’ve been without proper Internet connection for the past week). You … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Creation, Genesis, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Theological
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Podcast: A Bible Study on Genesis 1
This week’s episode of Mere Fidelity, at Matt’s suggestion, is a Bible study of Genesis 1. Matt, Derek, and I explore the way creation is framed within Scripture. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Creation, Genesis, Hermeneutics, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Scripture, Theological
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The Politics of the Blessing of Abram
I have just posted over on Political Theology Today, on the subject of the call and blessing of Abram in Genesis 12:1-4a: In the call of Abram and the outworking of the blessing upon him and covenant with him, we … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Genesis, Guest Post, OT, OT Theology, Politics, The Church, Theological
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The Politics of Premature Rule
I’ve just posted over on the Political Theology Today blog, on the subject of the Fall as a story of premature rule: The example of the adam and his wife should be a cautionary one for us, encouraging us to … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Ethics, Genesis, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Theological
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The Politics of Cosmic Praise
I’ve just posted a reflection on Psalm 148 over on the Political Theology Today blog. The unifying telos of the entire cosmic, animate creatures and inanimate bodies alike, is the worship of YHWH. Where William Paley imagined the world as … Continue reading
Posted in Creation, Guest Post, OT, Politics, Psalms, Society, Theological, Worship
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