Category Archives: Theological

Video: Richard Rohr on Scripture

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: I came across this post from Richard Rohr on how Jesus interpreted scripture (https://cac.org/jesus-interpreted-scripture-2017-01-10/). Here is a quote from the post: “Jesus consistently ignored or even denied exclusionary, punitive, and triumphalistic texts in his own inspired Hebrew Bible in … Continue reading →

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Video: Is there Meaning to be Found in the Ordering of the Books of the Bible?

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: “Do you think there is meaning to be found in the ordering of the books of the Bible?” Within the video. I reference James Jordan’s discussion of the ordering of the Old Testament books. I also reference Yoram … Continue reading →

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Video: Meredith Kline, ‘Images of the Spirit’

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today I discuss Meredith Kline’s wonderful little book, Images of the Spirit. If you have any questions for me, please leave them on my Curious Cat account. If you have found these videos helpful, please tell your friends. If you would … Continue reading →

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Theopolis Podcast: Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

In this episode of the Theopolis Podcast, Peter Leithart and I discuss the readings for the twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost: Revelation 14:6-7; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 or Mark 11:12-19. You can follow the Theopolis podcast on Soundcloud, iTunes, and on most podcast apps. … Continue reading →

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Video: Was Cain Supposed to be His Brother’s Keeper?

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: You referred in a recent lectionary talk with Peter Leithart to “being our brother’s keeper.” What is your understanding of the ethical meaning of a “keeper” biblically speaking? It is sometimes a point of controversy in liberal/conservative Christian … Continue reading →

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Podcast: Infertility with Matthew Arbo

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

On this episode of Mere Fidelity, Matt, Derek, and I are joined by Matthew Arbo, author of the recent book, Walking Through Infertility: Biblical, Theological, and Moral Counsel for Those Who Are Struggling. You can also follow the podcast on iTunes, … Continue reading →

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Video: Echoes of Exodus in the Great Commission?

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: Do you see any parallels between the great commission and the exodus? I don’t want to get Echo-crazy. Just from a surface level, there some to be some connections: confrontation with “the name,” a sending out, baptism, and … Continue reading →

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Review of ‘Vindicating the Vixens’

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

I wrote a review of Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible, a recent book edited by Sandra Glahn, which has just been posted over on the CBMW website. In the necessary work of restoring … Continue reading →

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Video: Elisha and the She-Bears

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today I discuss the troubling passage at the end of 2 Kings 2, where forty-two are killed after ridiculing the prophet Elisha. This discussion was prompted by Jonathan Pageau’s discussion of this passage. If you have any questions for me, … Continue reading →

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Video: How Do You Find Real-Life Theological Conversation Partners?

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Alastair Roberts

Today’s question: How do you find real-life theological conversation partners? The theological and biblical conversations which I find stimulating and important are of no interest to the Christians I know in real life. Do I need to do what you’ve … Continue reading →

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