The Role of Idolatry in Israel’s Downfall: Golden Calves and Foreignods The history of the Northern Kingdom of Israel is marked by repeated cycles of disobedience, idolatry, and political instability. Among the factors that the biblical writers emphasize as central to Israel’s downfall, idolatry—including the worship of golden calves and … Continue reading What role did idolatry, including the worship of golden calves and foreign gods, play in Israel’s downfall?