Samson: Hero or Fool?: The Many Faces of Samson: 17 (Themes in Biblical Narrative: Jewish and Christian Traditions, 17) - Tapa dura

"A substantial resource for deepening our understanding of Judg 13-16 and of the enduring appeal of the enigmatic Samson."
Clinton McCann Jr., Eden Theological Seminary Webster Groves, Missouri, Review of Biblical Literature

"The multifaceted nature of this book helps the reader gain further insights into the biblical text and may inspire continued reflection. Recourse to Hebrew - even when the theme is not exegetical in nature (e.g. Spronk) - attests to the value of interdisciplinary exchange among various areas of study [...] The authors are to be commended for a plethora of insights as an expression of the complexity and curiosity which Samson has evoked over time."
Jacek Stefanski, Wigierski Areopag Nowej Ewangelizacji, The Biblical Annals, Volume 7, Issue 2

This collection of essays, presented at an international conference on Samson held in 2008 at the University of Nijmegen, studies the text of Judges 16-18, the reception history of the Samson traditions in later Jewish, Christian and Islamic literature, and his representation in figurative and performing arts.