Alastair's Adversaria

Discover the fascinating world of the Levitical sacrificial system and its profound significance. Unpack the rituals that shape communal and personal identities in faith. Learn how ancient practices connect to modern rituals, like weddings, highlighting the importance of intention in fostering divine relationships. This exploration reveals the underlying logic and symbolism that connect believers with God in powerful ways.

Explore the complexities of reading biblical narratives in a unique course designed for both newcomers and seasoned readers. Delve into the ethical and theological dimensions of scripture while uncovering rich literary elements. The discussion highlights the challenges modern readers face, providing tools to deepen understanding. This engaging journey promises to enhance one's approach to biblical texts with insights that elevate reading skills.

The following was first published on my Substack: https://argosy.substack.com/i/142188520/a-lenten-reflection. Follow my Substack, the Anchored Argosy at https://argosy.substack.com/. See my latest podcasts at https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have enjoyed my videos and podcasts, please tell your friends. If you are interested in supporting my videos and podcasts and my research more generally, please consider supporting my work on Patreon (www.patreon.com/zugzwanged), using my PayPal account (bit.ly/2RLaUcB), or by buying books for my research on Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3…3O?ref_=wl_share). You can also listen to the audio of these episodes on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/alastairs-adversaria/id1416351035.

Dive into the complexities of empathy and compassion, as the discussion navigates cultural conflicts and moral dilemmas. Discover the fine line between healthy empathy and its potential pitfalls. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of mindful moral discernment and encourages a richer understanding of what it means to be compassionate. This engaging exploration challenges the audience to reflect on their own perceptions and the balance required in responding to the emotions of others.

Dive into the intriguing dynamics of dysfunctional communities, where disruptive individuals often dominate the interactions. Discover the differing expressions of dysfunction between masculine and feminine traits. The discussion emphasizes the crucial role of self-regulation and accountability in averting collective failures. Understand how these elements intertwine to shape the very fabric of community life.

Christian Leithart and John Ahern join me for a discussion of Josef Pieper's essential essay 'Leisure: the Basis of Culture': https://amzn.to/4317bzk. Within our discussion, we mention several other books and articles, including the following: Mark Helprin, 'The Acceleration of Tranquility': https://ayjay.org/helprin.html C.R. Wiley, 'In the House of Tom Bombadil': https://amzn.to/41jPn0P Johan Huizinga, 'Homo Ludens': https://amzn.to/3WZxMsn John Hughes, 'The End of Work: Theological Critiques of Capitalism': https://amzn.to/4jVZYqd John Ahern, 'The Alienated Man's Guide to Modern Music': https://thelampmagazine.com/issues/issue-21/the-alienated-mans-guide-to-modern-music Find out more about the work of my guests in the following places: https://christianleithart.com/ https://goodworkmag.com/ https://littlewordbooks.com/ https://theopolisinstitute.com/te-deum-music-fellows-program/ Follow my Substack, the Anchored Argosy at https://argosy.substack.com/. See my latest podcasts at https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have enjoyed my videos and podcasts, please tell your friends. If you are interested in supporting my videos and podcasts and my research more generally, please consider supporting my work on Patreon (www.patreon.com/zugzwanged), using my PayPal account (bit.ly/2RLaUcB), or by buying books for my research on Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3…3O?ref_=wl_share). You can also listen to the audio of these episodes on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/alastairs-adversaria/id1416351035.

The following was first published on the Theopolis website: https://theopolisinstitute.com/pentecost-and-the-gift-of-a-new-politics/. Follow my Substack, the Anchored Argosy at https://argosy.substack.com/. See my latest podcasts at https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have enjoyed my videos and podcasts, please tell your friends. If you are interested in supporting my videos and podcasts and my research more generally, please consider supporting my work on Patreon (www.patreon.com/zugzwanged), using my PayPal account (bit.ly/2RLaUcB), or by buying books for my research on Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3…3O?ref_=wl_share). You can also listen to the audio of these episodes on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/alastairs-adversaria/id1416351035.

The following was first published on my Substack: https://argosy.substack.com/p/19-symbolic-history-in-the-gospels. Lydia McGrew, 'Explaining away and symbolic details in the Gospels': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnz6-WR21H0&ab_channel=LydiaMcGrew Jonah Schupbach, 'Conjunctive Explanations and Inference to the Best Explanation': https://www.jstor.org/stable/26874516 Jesus the Bridegroom in John and Revelation: https://argosy.substack.com/i/135349926/jesus-the-bridegroom-in-john My discussion of Joshua Berman on scriptural history: https://argosy.substack.com/p/11-venetian-sojourn Follow my Substack, the Anchored Argosy at https://argosy.substack.com/. See my latest podcasts at https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have enjoyed my videos and podcasts, please tell your friends. If you are interested in supporting my videos and podcasts and my research more generally, please consider supporting my work on Patreon (www.patreon.com/zugzwanged), using my PayPal account (bit.ly/2RLaUcB), or by buying books for my research on Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3…3O?ref_=wl_share). You can also listen to the audio of these episodes on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/alastairs-adversaria/id1416351035.

My friend and colleague Brad Littlejohn has a new book coming out, 'Called to Freedom: Retrieving Christian Liberty in an Age of License': https://amzn.to/40xaMTR. Within this superb short book, B pushes us to think clearly about an issue behind so many others: what is freedom? As our thinking on this is clarified, problems in a host of downstream areas that have been polluted by bad notions of freedom may be considerably relieved. Follow my Substack, the Anchored Argosy at https://argosy.substack.com/. See my latest podcasts at https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have enjoyed my videos and podcasts, please tell your friends. If you are interested in supporting my videos and podcasts and my research more generally, please consider supporting my work on Patreon (www.patreon.com/zugzwanged), using my PayPal account (bit.ly/2RLaUcB), or by buying books for my research on Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3…3O?ref_=wl_share). You can also listen to the audio of these episodes on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/alastairs-adversaria/id1416351035.

The following was first published over on my Substack: https://argosy.substack.com/p/5-the-cosmos-in-a-tent. Follow my Substack, the Anchored Argosy at https://argosy.substack.com/. See my latest podcasts at https://adversariapodcast.com/. If you have enjoyed my videos and podcasts, please tell your friends. If you are interested in supporting my videos and podcasts and my research more generally, please consider supporting my work on Patreon (www.patreon.com/zugzwanged), using my PayPal account (bit.ly/2RLaUcB), or by buying books for my research on Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/3…3O?ref_=wl_share). You can also listen to the audio of these episodes on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/alastairs-adversaria/id1416351035.