Jewish Encyclopedia: Saul - Overview of the first king of Israel from the traditional Jewish perspective, including rabbinic commentary and critical analysis. Comparative Index to Islam: Saul - Highlights differences between Islamic and Christian beliefs about the Biblical king. Catholic Encyclopedia: Saul - Commentary on the Biblical king from the traditional Catholic perspective. Saul - Profile of the king from a joint Lutheran and Catholic bible study project. The Appointment Of A King Over The Israelites - Chapter about the anointment of Saul by the first-century Jewish historian Josephus. Saul - Biblical biography of the mad king.