In this video I discuss Phyllis Chesler’s riveting memoir of second wave feminism, A Politically Incorrect Feminist.
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Author: Alastair Roberts
Alastair Roberts (PhD, Durham University) writes in the areas of biblical theology and ethics, but frequently trespasses beyond these bounds. He participates in the weekly Mere Fidelity podcast, blogs at Alastair’s Adversaria, and tweets at @zugzwanged.
Transcript for Michael McClymond and Gerald McDermott, ‘The Theology of Jonathan Edwards’
This transcription of my summary and review of Michael McClymond and Gerald McDermott’s book The Theology of Jonathan Edwards was transcribed by Lorraine O’Neal. If you would be interested in her transcription services—for sermons, lectures, talks, or something else—you can contact her here.
I would very much like to provide transcripts for all of my videos, but I will require more support for this to be affordable. If you would like to help to make this possible, please consider supporting or donating using my Patreon or PayPal accounts. New sponsorship and donations are being earmarked for this specific purpose.
If you would like to volunteer to transcribe some videos yourself, please contact me using the page above.You can see a complete list of my videos and transcripts here.Why is the Apostle Peter Called Simon Bar-Jonah?
I found it odd that Jesus would address Peter as “Simon bar-Jonah” after his declaration of Jesus as the Christ (Matthew 16:17) — not because it’s uncommon for men to be referred to as “the son of” someone in the biblical text, but because the occurrence takes place so soon (in the text) after Jesus’ declaration that the only sign that the “wicked and adulterous generation” would receive was “the sign of [what I assume to be the prophet] Jonah” (16:4). Do you see anything beyond the coincidental double appearance of the name Jonah here?
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Why Does The Modern World Care So Much About Equality (and what does Scripture say about it)?
Why is equality such an important ideal (given good) in modern society?
What are some underlying causes and how does the gospel shed light on this desire?
Transcript for Matthieu Pageau, ‘The Language of Creation’
This transcription of my summary and review of Matthieu Pageau’s book The Language of Creation: Cosmic Symbolism in Genesis was transcribed by Lorraine O’Neal. If you would be interested in her transcription services—for sermons, lectures, talks, or something else—you can contact her here.
I would very much like to provide transcripts for all of my videos, but I will require more support for this to be affordable. If you would like to help to make this possible, please consider supporting or donating using my Patreon or PayPal accounts. New sponsorship and donations are being earmarked for this specific purpose.
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Interview on the Forefront 360 Podcast (Scripture as Music and Christianity and the Arts)
I was recently interviewed by my friend Sean O’Hare for the Forefront 360 podcast. We discussed the musical character of Scripture and the relationship between Christianity and the arts more generally. Take a listen to the episode here. Find out more about the work of Forefront on their website.
The Family Of Abraham: Part 4—Defeating The Kings, Rescuing Lot, Meeting Melchizedek
In the fourth part of my series on Abraham and his family, I discuss Genesis 14, with Abram’s victory over the kings, his encounter with Melchizedek, and his final break with Lot.
The Family Of Abraham: Part 3—Exodus From Egypt And The Departure Of Lot
In the third part of my study of the story of Abraham and his family, I discuss Abram’s sojourn in the land of Egypt, his journeys in Canaan, and his separation from Lot.
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The Family of Abraham: Part 2—A Dead Brother and a Barren Wife
This is the second part of my series on the family of Abraham. Within it, I discuss the background to the call of Abram in the story of the Flood, Babel, and the death of Haran.
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The Family of Abraham: Part 1—Introduction
The story of Abraham and his family occupies the majority of the book of Genesis. Today I start a series on this story, exploring it as a densely interwoven tapestry of events and characters, revealing deep truths about human life and divine action.
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