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Lesson 1 of 5·The Book of Samuel: Religion, Politics, and the Longing for Order
The Book of Samuel begins with Samuel's childhood in Shiloh, led by his guardian and Shiloh's priest, Eli. In this episode, Professor Goodman examines the distorted, sinful worldview of Shiloh. He argues that Shiloh committed four major sins: attributing power to the Ark of the Covenant rather than to God; prioritizing ritual over ethics; letting religion bury religiosity; and believing in the power of the Sanctuary rather than the power of the Almighty. Shiloh's example sets the stage for the Book of Samuel's perspectives on religion and politics.
