Saul and the Witch of Endor is a biblical account found in the first book of Samuel. The story takes place during the reign of King Saul, the first king of Israel. Saul's relationship with God began to deteriorate due to his disobedience, leading to God rejecting him as king and choosing another to take his place. Feeling desperate and abandoned by God, Saul sought out a medium, commonly known as the witch of Endor, to contact the spirit of the deceased prophet Samuel. Consulting mediums was strictly forbidden by Jewish law, and Saul had previously expelled all mediums and spiritists from the land. However, in his desperation, Saul disguised himself and went to the witch seeking guidance.
However, in his desperation, Saul disguised himself and went to the witch seeking guidance. The witch, unaware of Saul's true identity, attempted to conjure the spirit of Samuel. To her shock and surprise, Samuel actually appeared before her.
Creepy Witches Fingers
Creepy Witches Fingers are a fun and easy cookie that both kids and adults will love. Green and bloody arthritic fingers make a perfect treat for any event or party!
Autumn is my favorite season and one of the many reasons is because you can play with your food!
In our house, we try to include our kids in the baking and let them get hands on with fun, creative meals.
The month of October is no exception.
This is the month that we really whip out some creepy and spooky treats.
One of our all time favorite Halloween traditions is to make these simple but Creepy Witches Finger Cookies.
My kids absolutely love joining in with rolling out the fingers, pressing on the finger nails and making them look extra bloody.
They also enjoy eating them!
But then again, who wouldn’t?!
I’ve been making these Creepy Witches Fingers cookies for a good 12 years or more now.
Before we ever had kids, I would make it a point that every Halloween we’d take creepy looking treats to all of our adult friends.
We’d go to our church Trunk or Treat and I’d have all kinds of fun treats for the adults only.
Kids already get all the fun and attention so I wanted to do something that was just for the adults.
These Creepy Witches Fingers were one of the tasty treats I’d bring!
Everyone loved them and some would pass because they looked too creepy.
It became a tradition that many looked forward to each year.
Then once we had kids we began including our kids in this fun tradition.
The older they get, the more fun they have with it!
So if I’ve been making these for the last 12+ years why on earth and I just now putting them on the website?
Well….because every year I can’t quite remember the recipe.
And every year we play around with it, trying to remember just exactly what the cookie recipe is.
The biggest issue is that most of the time the cookies spread so much that they don’t really look like real fingers.
And therefore are not as much fun.
But this year….THIS YEAR, I finally remembered/perfected the recipe!
Whew….I tell you I do so much baking that I find it hard to remember everything.
So before I forget the recipe for these Creepy Witches Fingers or lose it or mess it up again…I figured I better put it on my website so it’s locked in forever!
One of our favorite things to do every year is to include these in Phantom Baskets.
A Phantom or Boo Basket is where you place several fun and tasty treats into a basket (or a plate) and take them around to your friends and neighbors.
You leave a fun note with it and then ring the bell and run.
My kids LOVE this.
And we hope the recipients enjoy it too.
These Creepy Witches Fingers can be made with our without “blood”.
My daughter has deemed them too creepy to eat with the blood and so I make a few each year without the blood just for her.
And the kids LOVE the chocolate wart on each finger, however they look fun without them too!
However, the one thing that is a must with these cookies are the knuckle marks.
That is what takes them from a wavy cookie to a knobby creepy witches knuckle.
Someone once pointed out that I have too many knuckles on my fingers.
I then responded that I’d never met a witch with normal knuckles so who’s to say my creepy witches fingers have too many knuckles!
The entire idea is to just have fun!
Now if you don’t know what to make for dinner this haunted season, I suggest these Mummy Dogs.
My kids love these and look forward to eating them every October.
Pair these with these Creepy Witches Fingers and you’ve got yourself a gold star for the season as well as a fun and tasty meal!
Autumn is my favorite season and one of the many reasons is because you can play with your food!
Seeing this, the witch realized that the person before her was Saul himself. In his desperation, Saul pleaded with Samuel to provide guidance and reassurance. Samuel, speaking through the witch, delivered a grim message to Saul. He informed Saul that God had turned away from him and would not answer his prayers or provide solutions to his problems. Samuel also predicted that Saul and his sons would die in battle, signaling the end of his reign. The encounter between Saul and the witch of Endor illustrates the consequences of seeking supernatural guidance outside of God's will. Saul's disobedience and desperation led him to a forbidden path, ultimately resulting in his downfall. This account serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of straying from God's path and seeking help from sources that go against His commands. Overall, the story of Saul and the witch of Endor is a significant episode in the Bible, highlighting the importance of remaining obedient to God and seeking His guidance above all else..
Reviews for "The Witch of Endor: Exploring Her Place in Biblical Witchcraft"
1. John - 1 star - The production of "Saul and the Witch of Endor" by Purcell was a complete disappointment. The music was uninspiring and lacked any sort of emotional depth. The singing was subpar, with many of the performers struggling to stay in tune. The staging was confusing and did not add anything to the overall experience. I was extremely disappointed with this performance and would not recommend it to anyone.
2. Sarah - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Saul and the Witch of Endor" as I am a fan of Purcell's work, but unfortunately, this production fell short. The pacing of the opera was slow, and it felt like it dragged on for ages. The set design was minimalistic and did not contribute to the storytelling. The singers had weak projection, making it difficult to understand the lyrics at times. Overall, I was left underwhelmed and unimpressed with this performance.
3. Michael - 2 stars - "Saul and the Witch of Endor" by Purcell was a letdown for me. The plot was confusing and hard to follow, and I felt disconnected from the characters. The costumes were dull and lacked creativity. Additionally, the orchestra seemed off at times, with moments of poor synchronization. While there were a few standout moments, overall, I found this production to be lackluster and unmemorable. I would not recommend it.
4. Emily - 3 stars - "Saul and the Witch of Endor" by Purcell had its moments, but it did not live up to my expectations. The vocal performances were decent, but not exceptional. The staging was simplistic and did not capture my attention. The music itself was beautiful, but the overall execution fell short. Although there were some enjoyable aspects, I left the performance feeling slightly disappointed and wanting more.
5. David - 2 stars - I found "Saul and the Witch of Endor" by Purcell to be a frustrating experience. The lyrics were muffled, and it was difficult to understand what the characters were singing about. The story was convoluted and hard to follow. The stage direction lacked creativity and failed to create a visually engaging experience. Overall, I was left feeling confused and dissatisfied with this performance.