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Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, Vol. 22, No. 76, 45-57 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/030908929702207603

Samson and Delilah: a Parable of Power?

Carol Smith

42 Fountside, Oakdale Road, Sheffield S7 1SN, UK

This examination of the Samson and Delilah story begins by noting the large number of different interpretations of the narrative, particularly among feminist scholars, and suggesting that this variety reflects ambiguities within the text itself. It goes on to propose that the narrative is primarily about the power relationships between various individuals, nations and deities. This analysis leads to a comparison with New Testament parables.


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