Category Archives: OT

Transfigured Hermeneutics—Part 5: The High Priest and the New Temple

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

The fifth part of my ten part series on the Transfiguration went online earlier. Within this post, I discuss Temple and priestly themes within the gospel accounts of the Transfiguration: In light of Jesus’ revelation as the great and glorious … Continue reading →

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Lent 2016

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

The following are a few Lent related links from previous years. My (uncompleted) Forty Days of Exoduses series from 2013 Lent, Individualism, and Christian Piety (an email conversation with Jake Meador)

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Transfigured Hermeneutics—Part 2: Transfiguration and Exodus

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

The second of my ten part series of posts on the Transfiguration and Christian reading of Scripture has just been published over on Reformation21 (if you haven’t already read it, the first part is here). Luke’s account of the Transfiguration … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Sacrifice

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

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 | 2 Comments

Podcast: Transfiguration

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

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 | 2 Comments

The Politics of Hannah’s Opened Womb

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

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 →

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Podcast: Animals

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

For this week’s Mere Fidelity episode, Matt Lee Anderson, Andrew Wilson, and I are joined by our friend Karen Swallow Prior (the author of the recent biography of Hannah More, Fierce Convictions). We discuss the recent evangelical statement on the welfare … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Christocentric Hermeneutics?

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

In our latest Mere Fidelity podcast, I join Derek Rishmawy and Andrew Wilson to discuss the huge question of Christocentric hermeneutics. Among other things in the podcast, we discuss the meaning of the scarlet cord in the story of Rahab … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Extraordinary Ordinariness

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

My latest post has just been published over on Political Theology Today. Within Deuteronomy, much of the focus is upon preparation for war in the land and the relationship with other nations is routinely presented in terms of conflict and … Continue reading →

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The Politics of the Death of the Nation’s Beloved

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

My latest post over at Political Theology Today has just been published. This week, I am reflecting on 2 Samuel 1, and David’s lament over the deaths of Saul and Jonathan. David and Solomon are the archetypal kings, not on … Continue reading →

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