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Is Saul also among the Prophets? Narrative and historical connections of an abortive conversion

Publication at Protestant Theological Faculty |
2009

Abstract

The character of Saul intrigues the interpreters by the difficulties to determine the reasons of his rejection. Historically Saul reflects the lingering memory of the non-Davidic origins of the Israelite/Judean monarchy.

The narration in its present form however reminds the inevitably charismatic character of a Biblical king.