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.
The Twelfth Day of Christmas: The Forerunner in the Wilderness
Over the Christmas period, I am posting videos exploring biblical echoes and symmetries in the stories of the nativity in the gospels. In this twelfth and final video I discuss echoes of the story of Hagar and Ishmael in Luke’s gospel.
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The Eleventh Day of Christmas: Angels and Shepherds
Over the Christmas period, I am posting videos exploring biblical echoes and symmetries in the stories of the nativity in the gospels. In this eleventh video I discuss the angels’ appearance to the shepherds. I have more to say about these themes in my book, Echoes of Exodus.
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The Tenth Day of Christmas: Balaam and the Magi
Over the Christmas period, I am posting videos exploring biblical echoes and symmetries in the stories of the nativity in the gospels. In this tenth video I discuss connections between the wise men and the character of Balaam in Numbers.
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The Ninth Day of Christmas: Foreigners in Search of Wisdom
Over the Christmas period, I am posting videos exploring biblical echoes and symmetries in the stories of the nativity in the gospels. In this ninth video I discuss connections between the wise men and the Queen of Sheba. I have more to say about these themes in my book, Echoes of Exodus.
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The Eighth Day of Christmas: Pharaoh and the Magicians
Over the Christmas period, I am posting videos exploring biblical echoes and symmetries in the stories of the nativity in the gospels. In this eighth video I discuss the court of Herod and its relationship to the struggle of the book of Exodus. I have more to say about these themes in my book, Echoes of Exodus.
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The Seventh Day of Christmas: Herod, the Wronged Villain
Over the Christmas period, I am posting videos exploring biblical echoes and symmetries in the stories of the nativity in the gospels. In this seventh video I discuss the villain of the account, Herod, and the complicated history that lies behind him. I have more to say about these themes in my book, Echoes of Exodus. I also reference Peter Leithart’s recent commentary on Matthew’s gospel.
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The Sixth Day of Christmas: Joseph the Dreamer
Over the Christmas period, I am posting videos exploring biblical echoes and symmetries in the stories of the nativity in the gospels. In this sixth video I focus on the character of Joseph in Matthew.
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The Fifth Day of Christmas: Rachel, Desolate and Restored
Over the Christmas period, I am posting videos exploring biblical echoes and symmetries in the stories of the nativity in the gospels. In this fifth video, I reveal the character of Rachel lying behind the narrative of Matthew 2. For more on the character of Rachel in Matthew 2, see this video.
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The Fourth Day of Christmas: Two Presentations in the Temple
Over the Christmas period, I will be posting videos exploring biblical echoes and symmetries in the stories of the nativity in the gospels. In this fourth video I discuss the connection between the ascension of Christ and Pentecost and the presentation in the Temple in Luke.
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