Samuel and Saul
In "Samuel and Saul, two outstanding figures of the Old Testament" , the first books of dealing with a Franz Eugen Schlachter . It was published in 1890 by the Christian Kolportage Verein , Gernsbach (Baden) and Winterthur , represented by Carl Hirsch.
In this booklet, Schlachter deals with 16 reflections on the biblical figures Samuel and Saul , or the attitude of the people "Israel". It is an interpretation of the first 15 chapters of the book of 1 Samuel . On the basis of this interpretation, Schlachter conveys many spiritual truths and teachings to the reader by repeatedly drawing parallels to the everyday life of a New Testament Christian. It is one of his few classic interpretations that he published in book form.
The more detailed topic can be seen in the table of contents:
- 1. Samuel's importance
- 2. Hanna's sadness
- 3. Anna's prayer
- 4. How Hannah paid her vow to the Lord (1 Sam. 1:19 - 2:10)
- 5. The sins of the priests (1 Sam. 2: 11-36)
- 6. Samuel is raised to be a prophet (1 Sam. 3)
- 7. The judgment on the house of Eli and on the people of Israel (1 Sam. 4)
- 8. The Ark of the Covenant among the Philistines (1. Sam. 5 - 6.12)
- 9. The Return of the Ark of the Covenant (1. Sam. 6.13 - 7.2)
- 10. Eben-Ezer (1st Sam. 7,3-12)
- 11. Israel asks for a king (1 Sam. 8)
- 12.How Saul sought donkeys and found a kingdom (1 Sam. 9)
- 13. Saul receives the royal equipment (1st Sam. 10)
- 14. The recognition of Saul by the people and his first royal act (1. Sam. 10.17 - 11.15)
- 15. How Saul loses his kingship (1. Sam. 13 + 15) Jonathan's act of faith (1. Sam. 14)
- 16. Saul's Rejection (1 Saturday 15)
Schlachter does not deal with the issues theologically , but in practical pastoral care in concise language.
He contrasts the spiritually positive prophet Samuel with the negative King Saul and the fickle people of Israel and then draws parallels to today's practical spiritual life.