Category Archives: Theological

Hearing Scripture Anew in the Story of the Woman of Endor

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

I just came across this reading of the story of 1 Samuel 28, where Saul meets the witch of Endor. It is written by Rachael Starke, who was inspired by the recent book, Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel, Bible, Hermeneutics, OT, OT Theology, Scripture, Sex and Sexuality, Theological | 7 Comments

Theopolis Podcast: Ninth Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the ninth Sunday after Pentecost: Jeremiah 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-22, and Mark 6:30-44. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. You can … Continue reading →

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Video: The Meaning of Rachel’s Tears in Matthew 2

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: What does the conception of Issachar have to do with Matthew 2:16-18? Within it, I summarize Rabbi David Fohrman’s reading of Jeremiah 31:15-17. You can see his videos on that passage here. If you have any questions for … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Genesis, Jeremiah, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Questions and Answers, Scripture, Theological, Video | Leave a comment

Video: A Must-Read Book!

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

A plug for James Jordan’s Through New Eyes: Developing a Biblical View of the World and some other books for those wanting to read the Bible for all its worth.  

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Spotting Unicorns at the Recent THINK Conference

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

It has been interesting to read the responses to THINK conference on The Future of Complementarity I recently spoke at in London, both before and after the event. Some, such as this article, have such extreme misrepresentations and misunderstandings that … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Ethics, Hermeneutics, Sex and Sexuality, Theological | 15 Comments

Video: Understanding the Sign Gifts

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s video responds to the following question: “What is your view of the miraculous gifts (like prophecy and the gifts of tongues) in the New Testament period? Did these discontinue with the closing of the Scriptural Canon or, maybe, they … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Corinthians, Bible, Christian Experience, Church History, NT, NT Theology, Questions and Answers, The Church, Theological, Video | 2 Comments

Video: Unravelling the Mysteries of the Book of Esther

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s video is on the subject of the book of Esther, exploring some of the insights of Rabbi David Fohrman’s superb little book, The Queen You Thought You Knew, which I read over the weekend. Leave any questions you might … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Esther, My Reading, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Video, What I'm Reading | 2 Comments

Video: What is the Biblical Theological Significance of Melchizedek?

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In my latest video I answer this question: ‘Why is Melchizedek so important to the author of Hebrews? What’s the biblical-theological significance of Jesus being a priest after the order of Melchizedek?’ If you have any questions, please leave them … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Genesis, Hebrews, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Psalms, Theological, Video | 6 Comments

Podcast: Modern Atheism, with Joseph Minich

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In the latest episode of Mere Fidelity, Derek and I are joined by our friend Joseph Minich to talk about his recent book, Enduring Divine Absence: The Challenge of Modern Atheism, a book which I will be recommending to various people in … Continue reading →

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Andrew Wilson and I Appear on The Way Home Podcast

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Andrew Wilson and I recently appeared on Dan Darling’s The Way Home podcast, talking about our Echoes of Exodus book. Take a listen! You can see more of the articles and publicity that we have done surrounding and following the … Continue reading →

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