Sacred Scripture
Part 1C: Archenemy: The Philistines
Archenemy: The Philistines 1 of 4 - Mysteries of the Bible
Film Focus Point: This is the first part of a documentary produced by The History Channel that details the ongoing conflict between the ancient Philistines and the Israelites. It features on-location video and numerous biblical quotes. Depending on how much time is available, it may be desirable to show additional portions of this program.
Text Focus Point: Pages 96–97
Discussion Questions
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Why were the Philistines so feared by the Israelites? Was this fear merited?
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What does the word “philistine” suggest in the modern lexicon? What does it mean to refer to them as “uncircumcised"?
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Why were the Jews reluctant to live in peaceful cohabitation with the Philistines in the Promised Land? Consider both theological and social reasons.
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