Category Archives: My Doings

Daily Reflections on Scripture for 2020

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Alastair Roberts

Although I write and speak on a great many topics, nothing is more central to my personal practice or my Christian vocation than pursuing and encouraging the attentive reading of Scripture. For 2020, I wanted to take this a step … Continue reading →

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2018 Retrospective

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Alastair Roberts

In keeping with the tradition of this blog, the following is a retrospective and round-up of my work from the past year. 2018 was a full but also a tough year for me in various respects. I have not had … Continue reading →

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A Week With Dr Esther Meek

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

A fortnight ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the Theopolis Institute’s intensive course with Dr Esther Lightcap Meek. Titled ‘An Introduction to Covenant Epistemology’, the course brought together over thirty students for a week of exploration into a … Continue reading →

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New Positions with the Davenant Institute and Theopolis Institute

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

The Davenant Institute and the Theopolis Institute have both just announced my hiring to positions in their organizations, alongside the Greystone Theological Institute, for which I am a Fellow of Scripture and Theology. I will be an adjunct Senior Fellow … Continue reading →

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2017 Retrospective

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

As it is de rigueur for the active blogger and as is my own habit, I am ending the year with a retrospective. 2017 has been an odd year in many respects; looking back over it, it seems rather disjointed, … Continue reading →

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Answers to Unusual Questions

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

Over the last few days, I have answered about a couple of hundred questions on Curious Cat, on a host of different topics. I’ve particularly tried to answer questions on various issues that are taboo or difficult to discuss in … Continue reading →

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Join Me in Davenant House this Summer to Explore Christian Wisdom!

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Alastair Roberts

Shane Morris recently interviewed me about the work of Davenant House. The interview was published this morning. There are still places available for this year’s Protestant Wisdom Summer Programs, for any who would like to join me for a few … Continue reading →

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Retrospective on 2016

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

I enjoyed a wonderful and refreshing Christmas with my family and other friends this year. The last few days have been packed with lots of good food, renewed fellowship, board games, and country walks. I got to watch Rogue One … Continue reading →

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Durham Cathedral

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

If you’ve been a visitor to this blog for any length of time, you may have noticed that Durham Cathedral keeps making an appearance. During my time in Durham it has been so many things for me: a place of … Continue reading →

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Retrospective on 2015

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Alastair Roberts

After a very pleasant extended break from blogging and Twitter, I am (temporarily) returning. Christmas has been thoroughly enjoyable so far, involving extended bouts of board gaming with family, lots of baking and cake decoration, debates about the merits of … Continue reading →

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