Category Archives: OT Theology

Theopolis Podcast: Trinity Sunday

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I are joined by John Barach to discuss the readings for Trinity Sunday: Isaiah 6:1-8, Acts 2:14a, 22-36, and John 3:1-17. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast … Continue reading →

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Video: The Chronology of Genesis 38

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

This is probably my last video for a month or so. Within it, I discuss the difficult chronology of Genesis 38. I’ve written a lengthy post here, which gets into some of the typology of the chapter in its context. … Continue reading →

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Video: Exegesis, Authorial Intention, and Typology

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Is the task of exegesis limited to discovering the author’s original intention, or can meaning somehow overflow intention? If so, in what way? What guardrails are in place that would enable us to recognize certain readings as off-limits? … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Pentecost Sunday

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for Pentecost Sunday: Acts 2:1-21, Ezekiel 37:1-14, and John 15:26—6:15. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You can read show notes over … Continue reading →

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Priest, King, Prophet

Posted on May 2, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

While it is very far from the most articulate or well-ordered treatment of the subject (like the rest of my videos it is done without any notes or preparation, off the top of my head), the following is a brief … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Theophanies with Dr Vern Poythress

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

On this week’s episode of Mere Fidelity Derek and I are joined by Dr Vern Poythress to discuss his recent book, Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS feed. Listen … Continue reading →

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The God of Exodus is on Your Side

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Another video of me discussing a theme from the recently published Echoes of Exodus has just been released. See my earlier video here. There is also a video of Andrew speaking on the subject of Exodus and resurrection here: For … Continue reading →

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Two Recent Talks

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Video from two recent lectures of mine has just been posted on Facebook. From Gutenberg to YouVersion: The Word of God and the Technology of the Word Exodus as New Birth

Posted in Bible, Church History, Culture, Exodus, Hermeneutics, John, Lectures, Luke, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Scripture, Theological, Video | 1 Comment

The Exodus and the Sacraments

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

A short video discussing some of the themes that come up in Andrew Wilson’s and my new book, Echoes of Exodus: Tracing Themes of Redemption in Scripture. You can read the first review of the book that I’ve seen here.

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Talk on Exodus

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Last weekend, I had the privilege of spending a wonderful evening with a Friends of L’Abri group in Birmingham, Alabama. I gave a talk on the subject of Exodus, introducing some of the themes of Andrew Wilson’s and my forthcoming book, … Continue reading →

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