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Samson and Hercules: A Comparison between the Feats of Samson and the labours of Hercules

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  • Gary G. Cohen

This article concerns itself with the hypothesis that wants to connect the biblical judge Samson (Judges 16) in one way or another with the Greek Hercules.

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The Symbolism of the Lion and the Bees: Another Ironic Twist in the Samson Cycle

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  • Martin Emmrich

The function of symbolism in Old Testament narrative is treated in this article in the case of Samson killing of a lion (Judges 14). Emmrich argues that it has greater significance than to authenticate Samson's calling as judge or to provide a demonstration of Samson’s strength. Literary and thematic parallels between Judges 14:5-6, 8, and Judges 15:14-19 are examined. 

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Judges 13-16 - Samson: The Last Judge

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  • R. A. Starke

This article on Judges 13-Judges 16 is an introduction to and discussion of the message of Samson.

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Judges 16:30 - More Victorious in Death than in Life

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  • Marc Jagt

From Judges 16:30 we see that Samson brought victory through his death - a shadow of the things to come in the life of Jesus Christ.

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Judges 13 - The Crescendo of Salvation

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  • Marc Jagt

God gives us a Saviour even before we cry out for help. The birth of Samson (Judges 13) has similarities with the birth of Jesus Christ.

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