Category Archives: Bible

The Politics of the Empty Tomb

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

I guest-posted a Scriptural reflection on the politics of the empty tomb earlier today. Political theology, like many other forms of theology, is in constant danger of quests to secure the stable and settled presence of Christ. It risks denying … Continue reading →

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Death Before the Fall

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

Over on Jesus Creed, RJS asks about death before the Fall. Following Ronald Osborn, she suggests that the place of death within the creation is a problem, especially for those who take Genesis literally. As death is supposed to arise … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Creation, Ethics, Genesis, OT, The Blogosphere, Theological | 88 Comments

Jesus Before Pilate

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

While on the subject of guest posts, here are two other pieces that I wrote over the last couple of weeks. Both are reflections upon political themes present within Jesus’ appearance before Pontius Pilate as recorded in the gospel of John. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Holy Week, John, NT, NT Theology, Theological | 2 Comments

Remarks on New Testament Authorship

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

The Thirsty Gargoyle, whom I had the privilege of meeting in person last year, has some helpful remarks on the question of New Testament authorship. Take a look.

Posted in Apologetics, NT, NT Theology, The Blogosphere, Theological | 1 Comment

Is N.T. Wright in his Right-Mind?

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

Scot McKnight’s recent reference to it has reminded me of N.T. Wright’s treatment of right brain/left brain dichotomies in his treatment of readings of the Apostle Paul, especially as they relate to his use of the Old Testament. This isn’t … Continue reading →

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Stabbings in the Bible

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

I have long been fascinated with biblical accounts of stabbing. As a young child, my two favourite Old Testament stories were 1 Samuel 5 (Dagon and the Ark of the Covenant) and Judges 3:12-30 (Ehud’s stabbing of King Eglon). Somewhat … Continue reading →

Posted in 2 Samuel, Bible, Judges, OT, The Blogosphere | 3 Comments

How Our Reading Can Muzzle Scripture

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

Earlier today, Mere Orthodoxy posted a guest post of mine entitled ‘The Dangers of Appealing to Personality Types’. Within it, I engage with a recent piece by Morgan Guyton, ‘Why English Majors Make Lousy Fundamentalists’ (also crossposted on Jesus Creed). … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Scripture, The Blogosphere, Theological | 39 Comments

Priestly Service in Romans 6

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

A few weeks ago I heard a sermon on Romans 6:15-23, during which a number of questions were raised in my mind about the way that the passage should be read. Seeing the second half of Romans 6 referenced in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Exodus, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Romans, Soteriology, The Sacraments, Theological | 10 Comments

Chris Seitz on the Biblical Crisis in the Homosexuality Debates

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Alastair Roberts

I have been an appreciative reader of Chris Seitz for several years now. My reading of Seitz has chiefly been driven by my interest in Brevard Childs’ canonical approach, of which Seitz is one of the leading and most articulate … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Scripture, Sex and Sexuality, Theological | 30 Comments

Exodus Themes in Luke 9:10-50

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Alastair Roberts

In my church’s midweek Bible study groups last night, we were going through Luke 9:10-50. It struck me that there are a number of interesting potential Exodus themes in there. Here are a few that jumped out at me. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Exodus, Luke, NT, OT | 26 Comments