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Of Lions, Arabs & Israelites: Some Lessons from the Samson Story for Writing the History of Biblical Scholarship

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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

Kurtz, PM 

Abstract

This paper follows a thread of evidence employed across many languages and lands, genres and generations to defend the historicity of the Samson story. Based upon this interpretative history, the short essay stresses some necessary lessons for scholars writing the history of biblical scholarship. It extends beyond an interest in history to show the relevance the history of biblical scholarship has for present research on ancient history and biblical literature.

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Keywords

5004 Religious Studies, 50 Philosophy and Religious Studies

Journal Title

Journal of the Bible and its Reception

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Journal ISSN

2329-440X
2329-4434

Volume Title

5

Publisher

De Gruyter