"Characters provide the entry point to the story of the books of Samuel, just as they do in all stories. In this book the history of research into characters in

Characters provide the entry point to the story of the books of Samuel, just as they do in all stories. In this book the history of research into characters in

This book is an examination of characters in the books of Kings; showing how understanding and interpretation of key characters affects readings of the story. T

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In the Book of Judges, why, if we view Samson as a heroic Übermensch, do we read his story one way, yet if we read him as a buffoonish and violent oaf, we read