The garment hem plays an unexpected role in many Scriptures. It is unexpected because we have nothing like it in our western world. Below is a link a recent lecture I delivered on the subject of the importance of reading Scripture within ITS OWN historical context and not in light of the reader’s context. I focus on Saul’s grasp of Samuel’s hem in 1 Samuel 15 and the value that understanding the historical context of this event brings to our theology.
When delivered as a sermon, I often call it either “Getting Out the Pagan Within,” or “Yahweh Don’t Play That.”
Enjoy.
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