“Samuel is invested with prophetic power by an act of God. But…he is also a man, all too human…” — Robert Alter

Hebrew bible history is fraught with violence and injustice. And through each cycle of stability, unravelling, and chaos, God sends messengers to guide and support the people. This is how Samuel emerges as the last judge of Israel. He's a mouthpiece for the Divine, and he’s a political broker. He’s patient and compassionate in one scene, petty and manipulative in the next. Join us as we explore this enigmatic character whose choices shape a nation’s identity.