The biblical figure of Samson has long been understood as a man of brute strength, a warrior on the margins of society whose story is often defined by violence and destruction. Yet alongside his ...

Of all the biblical characters, the he-man Samson may seem to be a ready-made subject for a big-budget action flick. Like Bruce Banner who transforms into the Hulk when enraged, so does Samson paint a ...

Samson’s story is told in the Book of Judges, Chapters 13-16. In the biblical context, judges were not legal authorities but leaders meant to rescue the Israelites from oppression. Samson is one such ...

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Samson’s story is told in the Book of Judges, Chapters 13-16. In the biblical ...