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Podcast: Bible is Lit
Episode: Samson, Breaking Vows, and Not Having a Sword
Description: As we delve deeper into Tragic Hero narratives in The Bible, this episode we take a look at Samson. As you could probably guess, this story is much deeper, and much more nuanced than the typical Sunday-school treatment it gets. In fact, it could be said, that his story is a miniature history and foretelling of the fates and fortunes of Israel.
Topics Covered:
Samson's family history
Divine/miracle birth
The Nazirite's vow
The Riddle
The betrayal
Samson's retribution and the question of holy violence
How many times does Samson break his vow?
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