Alexander D’Albini

Let me introduce myself. My name is Alexander D’Albini. I live nestled amongst the South Downs, near the beautiful town of Arundel. I share my residence with a wife, four kids, two cats, a dog, a guinea pig, and many chickens. I write three SubStacks newsletters: Tower of Adam, where I write about theology with unique takes. I’m writing an extended series on how to be a Christian in this modern technological age. Tales of Old England Christendom is my second SubStack. This is where I explore AngloSaxon Christianity. At the moment, I am writing about King Alfred and the lessons we can learn from his life. The third SubStack is called Agloria. Here, I talk about other topics, especially AngloFuturism. This is a new ideology which wants to build a brighter future for the Anglosphere. I have also written three books. Collected Essays on AngloFuturism Philosophy. The Heavens of the Hebrews, a book exploring the theological and archeo-astronomical themes in Genesis. And a fairy story book I wrote for my wife called Taming the Dragon. All available on Amazon. I’ve got some interesting projects lined up for this year, including a theology book on the numerous creation stories in the Bible, more AngloFuturism fiction, and maybe a series of stories with a comical take on modern England, called Jolly Albion. 😂 Come and subscribe on SubStack, and join my literary adventures. substack.com/@towerofadam?r=… [The red squirrel is Peanut. She is the AngloFuturism emblem. I’ve left her in my profile pic as I think she is really cute.]

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

I wrote a reflection on Remembrance Sunday. In recent years, I have gone to the Littlehampton parade. It is very well attended. I reckon there must have been 2,000 people here today. In the silence, I thought about my grandfather in WWII. He was stationed in Iceland as an engineer for four years. And my friend Jon, who served in the Army for 10 years. TBH, I had a tear as the following words were read out by the minister: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them. In my article, I comment on how this is one of the only events where we come together as a local community. Our culture has thinned. We need a cultural reformation. anglofuturismblast.substack.…

Off to the Remembrance Sunday parade. ❤️ Though Littlehampton is rather foggy today. 😕

This is my favourite cookbook. I’m fancying making some ‘wigs’. They sound delicious 😋 AngloFuturism cookbook ❤️

My article on the Venerable Bede is published tomorrow. Don’t miss it. Subscribe to my Tales of Old England Christendom. talesofoldenglandchristendom…

How many of us regularly reflect upon our actions? I recently came across a framework by Dr Mike Lloyd which I have found personally useful in understanding my inner landscape. He divides it into four components: - mental landscape, - emotional depth, - subconscious and unconscious, - and personal values. In our modern society, we don’t have language in common parlance to accurately describe the subjective inner experience, and I believe what Dr Lloyd has done here is to provide a set of tools to help us. Click and have a read. I’d love to hear what you think. agloria.substack.com/p/mappi…

New article published this weekend on Bede. Here is the blurb on the back of the Penguin Classics book: This wonderfully alive tapestry of Saxon England and Celtic Britain written in A.D. 731 still has the power to transport us back to the forests, fens, and mountains, and to the problems which men faced during these crucially formative years when this land had still to be wrought into one entity. Leo Sherley-Price has well succeeded in his aim of producing an accurate and readable version of Bede's work in modern English and, as he remarks in his introduction, 'we realize even more clearly that the past is not dead and done with, but a force to be reckoned with, silently moulding the present and the future.' The cover shows Bede sharpening his quill, from a codex at Engelberg Abbey, Switzerland

We understand ourselves through relationships, and by how others respond to us.

Jesus and Job Have you ever compared the life of Job with Jesus? Firstly, both men were declared blameless in God’s sight, yet both were subjected to extreme suffering.  Job was falsely accused of hidden sins by his closest friends, just as Jesus faced false witnesses during His trial.  The physical toll was similar too. Job was so disfigured by his sores that his friends couldn't recognise him, mirroring the prophecy that Jesus would be "marred beyond recognition" at His death.  Even the group standing by them follows a similar pattern. Job had three male friends and a young man named Elihu While at the Cross, Jesus had three women and the young man, called John. Though one group was loud and accusatory, the other was silent and respectful. The most crazy part is that when Job is speaking to God at the end of the book, he is essentially speaking with Jesus. Who personally understood Job’s pain. So, if you’re currently walking through a difficult season, and wondering why you are suffering, even though you don’t deserve it.  Then think of that conversation. Be like Job, and trust in God.  Following Jesus isn't about suffering less, it’s about trusting the one who can empathise with our pain and can lead us in the path of salvation.  If you’d like to keep exploring these kinds of connections in Scripture, you’ll find more at my Tower of Adam SubStack. towerofadam.substack.com/

Here I share the perfect Christmas Cake recipe. It is so good. We have made this cake every year but one, since 2006. It is absolutely delicious. Click the link to get the recipe: The Perfect Christmas Cake agloria.substack.com/p/the-p…

Best Christmas cake recipe. We’ve been making it every year (but one) since 2006. If you are interested, I’ll write an article where I show you how I make it. It is the best by a very long way.

The Odd Names of Job’s Daughters  When we read an old book, we sometimes encounter unusual names. The Bible is full of them, and I think Job’s daughters are a good example.  After suffering, Job is restored by God. He has seven sons and three daughters. But while the sons remain anonymous, the daughters are specifically mentioned: Jemimah, Keziah, and Keren-Happuch.  A name in Scripture can have a deeper meaning. And these three are no exception.  First, there’s Jemimah, which can be translated as a "female dove."  Then there’s Keziah, which comes from "cassia," a type of fragrant bark or wood.  Finally, we have Keren-Happuch, which literally means a "horn of antimony". This was a metallic element used as an eyeliner in the ancient world. It looked like a rainbow arcing over the eye.   So, which other Bible story has a Dove, Wood, and a Rainbow. The story of Noah.  The writer of Job is comparing these two stories and saying they are similar.  And in both cases, the protagonist goes through suffering, but then God restores them.  If we are in the same ‘boat’ as Job and Noah, and feel like we are being overwhelmed by life. Have faith, and keep trusting God, just as they did. And you will be restored.  If you’d like to keep exploring these kinds of connections in Scripture, you’ll find more at my Tower of Adam SubStack towerofadam.substack.com/

Off to church ❤️

I think we need to bury the left / right paradigm. It doesn’t allow us to properly address the elephants in the room.

I’ve been watching the news in Poland. It’s pretty confusing. As it doesn’t feel like a clean left vs right. Is staying in the EU a left wing issue? Or is it an internationalist concern? In this article, I explain how we need to ditch left vs right and adopt local versus global. It provides better framework than the current paradigm, as it more reflects the truth of the matter. anglofuturismblast.substack.…