Pardes From Jerusalem

The Book of Samuel I Episode 8: The Clamor for a King Podcast Overview: With Shmuel's career-ending, the elders and the people demand that he appoint a king. But Shmuel is reluctant. A close reading of Deuteronomy 16 - 17 reveals why. (Samuel I 8:1 - 9) Download Source Sheet A special note to the listener: In general, listeners are encouraged to independently prepare the primary material from one podcast to the next, preferably in a chavruta learning dynamic. However, the podcasts will also be accessible and meaningful to listeners who do not prepare ahead of time. For more information about this podcast series or to get more information about the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies please email elmad@pardes.org.il. Credits Host: Rabbi Michael Hattin Rabbi Michael Hattin teaches Bible and Halakha at Pardes. To learn more with Michael, click here. Producer: Amira Mintz-Morgenthau Podcast Editor: Evan Feist Lead Consultant: Rabbi Adam Titcher Crises & Kings explores the Book of Samuel, which recounts a