Author Archives: Alastair Roberts

An Ethic of Nerve and Compassion

Posted on May 27, 2013

The Ethic of Empathy A couple of days ago, I posted on the subject of the new purity ethic. As I have followed the development of this conversation over the last couple of years, among the things that I have … Continue reading →

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The New Purity Ethic

Posted on May 25, 2013

It has been almost two months since I last posted here. I don’t expect to post much over the next couple of months. I wasn’t even intending to post anything today but, after writing the following in the form of … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Sex and Sexuality, The Blogosphere, Theological | 24 Comments

Blogging Silence

Posted on April 24, 2013

Some of you might be wondering why this blog, typically so active, has been quiet over the last few weeks. Since Easter there have been more demands upon my free time and energy and, when I have had free time, … Continue reading →

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This Joyful Eastertide

Posted on March 31, 2013

This joyful Eastertide, Away with sin and sorrow! My Love, the Crucified, Hath sprung to life this morrow. Had Christ, that once was slain, Ne’er burst his three-day prison, Our faith had been in vain: But now hath Christ arisen, … Continue reading →

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Pages!

Posted on March 30, 2013

As there are some posts that, judging from my site stats, are of perennial interest, even though they are buried deep in my archives, I decided today to go to the effort of setting up a number of pages. These … Continue reading →

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Samson on the Cross: A Good Friday Reflection

Posted on March 29, 2013

In my recent post on the subject of exodus in 1 Samuel 1-7, I observed the way that the narrative explores themes of strength and weakness. At the battle of Aphek, the Ark of the Covenant, which was supposed to … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Samuel, Bible, John, Judges, Lent, Luke, Mark, Matthew, NT, The Atonement, The Atonement, Theological, Theology | 6 Comments

The Same-Sex Marriage Debate – Questions and Answers

Posted on March 28, 2013

UPDATE: A considerably expanded version of this post can be read here, in a page that should always be easily accessible from my front page (under ‘Larger Projects’). Just under a year ago, I wrote a post on the subject of same-sex … Continue reading →

Posted in Controversies, Culture, Ethics, Politics, Sex and Sexuality, Society, Theological | 28 Comments

The Crusade of the Lost Ark – 40 Days of Exoduses (22)

Posted on March 26, 2013

A Barren Woman Our last study concluded with Israel having crossed the Jordan and destroyed the city of Jericho. At this point we jump forward in biblical history, leaving the rest of the book of Joshua and skipping the books … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday: 40 Days of Exoduses Summary

Posted on March 24, 2013

I am quite some way behind schedule at this point and it is unlikely that I will post more than a couple more this coming week. However, be assured that the series will be finished. We have passed the halfway … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Deuteronomy, Exodus, Joshua, Lent, Leviticus, OT, OT Theology, Theological, Theology | 1 Comment

A Successor, a Harlot, and an Invasion – 40 Days of Exoduses (21)

Posted on March 24, 2013

The Republication of the Covenant Our previous study led us to the wilderness side of the Jordan, with the children of Israel preparing to enter into the land. It is at this point that the book of Deuteronomy fits in. … Continue reading →

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