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 ...

If you take the Old Testament literally, strongman Samson has a body count of at least 4040 men (and one lion) to his name. His biography — full of sex, lies, and disastrous haircuts — is a grisly one ...

Saint-Saëns' "Samson et Dalila" is the kind of lesser known treasure that makes a great addition to any aficionado's list.

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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 ...

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. Tanner Ethan Walker, Wesleyan University (THE CONVERSATION) The biblical figure ...