Category Archives: Theological

Podcast: The Life You Never Expected

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

This week’s Mere Fidelity podcast has a very depleted cast; only Andrew and I were around, as both Derek and Matt were at ETS. I took the opportunity to discuss Andrew’s new book, The Life You Never Expected: Thriving While Parenting … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Sacrifice

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

On Mere Fidelity this week, Derek, Matt, and I discuss Moshe Halbertal’s book, On Sacrifice. I recommend Halbertal’s book very highly. Do share your thoughts in the comments. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, or using this RSS … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Culture, Ethics, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Politics, Society, The Atonement, The Atonement, Theological | 2 Comments

Review of John Barclay’s Paul & the Gift

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

I have reviewed John Barclay’s outstanding new book, Paul & the Gift, over on Reformation21. This anthropological treatment of ancient and modern understandings of gift paves the way for Barclay’s central thesis: gift/grace is a concept that can legitimately be … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Controversies, Galatians, Guest Post, My Reading, NT, NT Theology, Reviews, Romans, Theological | 5 Comments

Podcast: Transfiguration

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

In the latest Mere Fidelity episode I join Derek Rishmawy and Andrew Wilson to discuss the subject of the Transfiguration. Please leave any thoughts that you might have on the podcast in the comments. You can also follow the podcast … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Exodus, John, Luke, Mark, Matthew, NT, NT Theology, OT, OT Theology, Podcasts, Revelation, Scripture, The Gospels, Theological | 2 Comments

Brad Littlejohn on Richard Hooker

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

Over the weekend, I had the privilege of interviewing my good friend Brad Littlejohn about his new book about the sixteenth century English theologian, Richard Hooker. You can read the entire interview over on Mere Orthodoxy. Within it, Brad demonstrates the profound … Continue reading →

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The Politics of Hannah’s Opened Womb

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

I have just posted over on Political Theology Today, on Hannah’s prayer in the temple at the start of 1 Samuel and her prayer of rejoicing after the birth of her son. They are also stories of unrecognized turning points … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel, Bible, Guest Post, OT, OT Theology, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological | 1 Comment

Podcast: Manhood

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

In this week’s Mere Fidelity podcast, Matt, Andrew, Derek, and I are joined by our friend Nate Pyle, to discuss his new book, Man Enough: How Jesus Redefines Manhood. We discuss the meaning of masculinity and manliness and how Scripture … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Big Questions

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

We had intended to do this week’s podcast on the subject of sacrifice. However, Derek was MIA when we were due to start, so Andrew, Matt, and I had to think of a new topic a minute or two before starting … Continue reading →

Posted in Apologetics, Christian Experience, Controversies, Podcasts, Theological | 1 Comment

The Politics of Service

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

I’ve posted over on the Political Theology Today blog again, this time on Jesus’ teaching on ‘servant leadership’. There are many prominent examples of theological code-switching in the New Testament, whereby terms and phrases with familiar weight and significance in … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Animals

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Alastair Roberts

For this week’s Mere Fidelity episode, Matt Lee Anderson, Andrew Wilson, and I are joined by our friend Karen Swallow Prior (the author of the recent biography of Hannah More, Fierce Convictions). We discuss the recent evangelical statement on the welfare … Continue reading →

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