Category Archives: OT Theology

Theopolis Podcast: Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Jeremiah 11:18-20, James 3:13—4:10, and Mark 9:30-37. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You can … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Augustine’s ‘Confessions’, Book 12

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, I join Matt and Derek to explore Augustine’s discussion of the proper interpretation of Genesis’ account of creation in Book 12 of the Confessions. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen … Continue reading →

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Video: My Ten Most Stimulating Bible-Related Books

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “What are the ten most stimulating Bible-related books that you have read?” 1. James B. Jordan, Through New Eyes 2. Meredith Kline, Images of the Spirit 3. Peter Leithart, A House For My Name 4. N.T. Wright, Jesus … Continue reading →

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Video: Matthieu Pageau’s ‘The Language of Creation’

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Within this video, I discuss Matthieu Pageau’s stimulating book, The Language of Creation: Cosmic Symbolism in Genesis. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found these videos helpful, please tell … Continue reading →

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Video: The Story of Cain and Abel

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “I was wondering if you would comment on the Cain and Abel story and possibly develop some of the symbols, foreshadowings, etc. It is a rich passage that I would love to get your take on, especially since … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost: Isaiah 50:4-10, James 3:1-12, and Mark 9:14-29. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You can … Continue reading →

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Video: What is the Case Against Women’s Ordination?

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “How would you summarize the argument against the ordination of women?” If you found this video interesting, you might be interested in the videos from the recent THINK conference on The Future of Complementarity. If you have any questions … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost: Isaiah 35:4-7a, James 2:1-10, 14-18, and Mark 7:31-37. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You … Continue reading →

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Video: Was Israel Wrong to Ask for a King?

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Was it a sin for Israel to ask for a king? 1 Sam 8 makes it seem so. But then Deut 17 seemingly gives permission for Israel to ask for a king. How should we think about Israel’s monarchy? … Continue reading →

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Video: Should We Read The Story Of David And Goliath Primarily As An Underdog Narrative?

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Was David’s victory over Goliath a miracle? Was he really an underdog or was this a case of misperception as to who was the favorite? We know it is not uncommon for smaller people to defeat larger people … Continue reading →

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