Category Archives: Bible

Some Lengthy Thoughts on Women Leadership

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

Part 2: A Closer Examination of Junia, The Female Apostle Part 3: Representation and Ordination: Of Sons and Wives Having just read McKnight’s book, Junia is Not Alone, after reading Steve Holmes’ review on his blog, I have rather mixed feelings. McKnight … 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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What Does It Mean To Be ‘Biblical’?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

Richard Beck and Scot McKnight raise the question of what it means to be ‘biblical’. Beck questions the degree to which the Bible can create anything resembling a consensus: Here’s my basic observation: Whatever biblical means it doesn’t mean biblical. What … Continue reading →

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The Glory of Kings

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Alastair Roberts

I read The Glory of Kings a couple of weeks ago, and just wrote the following review, which I thought that I would also post here. Having been an appreciative reader of James Jordan for over a decade, the prospect … 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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