Describe the religious practices of Israel as they are presented in 1 Samuel. What innovations do you see? How closely does this picture of religious devotion in Israel match the ideal rules for worship that were discussed in Deuteronomy, Joshua, and Judges?

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The Answer is Students should note the decentralized cultic practices mentioned throughout 1 Samuel, including sacrificial feasts at local sacred spaces, "new moon" festivals, cultic practices overseen and conducted by Samuel (who is not a descendant of Aaron), and no indications of the three major festivals outlined in the Torah. These practices do not much resemble the ideal rules established in Deuteronomy and alluded to in Joshua and Judges.

Describe the Religious Practices of Israel as They Are Presented