Samson and the liminal hero in the ancient Near East
Samson's special quality, noted by virtually all interpreters, is defined here as liminality. The liminal situation, which includes a movement away from society, the lack of social restraints, and the status of outsider, is a permanent condition for Samson.
x, 134 pages ; 24 cm
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1. Locating Samson; 2. Field and House; 3. Agitation and Rest; 4. Male and Female; 5. Samson Located.
Revision of the author's thesis--Harvard University, 1994, originally presented under the title: Samson, the liminal hero