
The Rejection Of Saul: An Inquiry Into A Pitiless Theology.
The Rejection Of Saul: An Inquiry Into A Pitiless Theology. “The story of King Saul is, I believe, one of the bible’s uncomfortable stores.”[1] The rejection of Saul is a dynamically spun legend that reveals much in the way of ancient and contemporary biblical narrative, lackadaisical tradition, and theological interpretation. Rabbinical tradition has often approached the subject of Saul’s rejection with a certain amount of tolerant flexibility and honest scrutiny. However, Christianity has been predominantly consistent in two-dimensional readings of the text, normally mantling a judgmental and hostile attitude towards the figure of King Saul. In his commentary on the … Continue reading The Rejection Of Saul: An Inquiry Into A Pitiless Theology.