Category Archives: OT

Is YHWH a War Criminal?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Alastair Roberts

The question of divine goodness and justice in light of the deep problems raised by the biblical commands concerning the slaughter of the Canaanites seems to be the hot topic right now. Philip Jenkins writes on the subject of the … Continue reading →

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Twitter Bible Study

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Alastair Roberts

I have just started a Bible study on Twitter with a few friends (my Twitter handle is @zugzwanged). We are having a tweeting conversation around 1 Samuel, using the hashtag #tbs1sam, going through one chapter each day. Today (8th February) we are … Continue reading →

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Peter Leithart on the Song

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Alastair Roberts

Even as an erotic poem, the Song has much to teach. Robert Alter observes that in much of the world’s erotic literature, “the body in the act of love often seems to displace the rest of the world.” By contrast … Continue reading →

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Representation and Ordination: Of Sons and Wives

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

Part 1: Some Lengthy Thoughts on Women’s Leadership Part 2: A Closer Examination of Junia, The Female Apostle In my previous post, I explored the role of the female apostle, treating her as the female ‘shaliach’ of the lead male apostle. I … Continue reading →

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Reposted Fragmenta Gems

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

Matt Colvin has recently transferred a number of posts from his old Fragmenta blog onto his new Colvinism blog. This has given us the chance to revisit a number of real gems. Here are a few of his posts which … Continue reading →

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New Exodus

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

The concept of a New Exodus is commonly encountered in the field of New Testament scholarship: Christ defeats the Pharaoh, delivers us from slavery, and brings us into the promise. This theme is significant and illuminating, yet one thing that … Continue reading →

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Chariots and Water

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

There are occasions when one is struck by the extent to which a biblical motif to which one had previously not attended is present within the text. I recently had the experience when considering the significance of chariots within the … Continue reading →

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