Alastair's Adversaria New Davenant Hall Course: Cross and Resurrection in the Old Testament
Dec 27, 2025
Explore how the New Testament’s claims about Christ's death and resurrection resonate throughout all scripture. Alastair delves into the idea of interpreting the Old Testament as a cohesive narrative pointing to Christ. He highlights the importance of hermeneutics and offers a course that combines rigorous study with spiritual preparation for Lent. The course promises interactive discussions and insights into scriptural consistency, ensuring participants gain a deeper understanding of biblical texts.
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Christ As Scriptural Climax
- The New Testament claims Christ's death and resurrection are witnessed throughout the scriptures, not just isolated proofs.
- This reading presents the events as the satisfying climax the whole canon was leading to.
Hermeneutical Challenge To Readers
- Many think reading the Old Testament Christologically does violence to its original context and avoid doing it themselves.
- Roberts challenges listeners to reconsider and test whether the New Testament's hermeneutic holds up.
Take The Davenant Course
- Join the Davenant Institute course to study how scripture sustains Christological readings across the Old Testament.
- Engage weekly classes, optional office hours, and recordings to deepen interpretation skills and scriptural confidence.