| Description |
1 online resource (x, 134 pages). |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies ; 453
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T & T Clark library of biblical studies
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Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament studies ; 453.
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T & T Clark library of biblical studies.
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| Note |
Revision of the author's thesis--Harvard University, 1994, originally presented under the title: Samson, the liminal hero. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 116-124) and indexes. |
| Contents |
Locating Samson -- Field and house -- Agitation and rest -- Male and female -- Samson located. |
| Summary |
The primary problem that Mobley's book deals with is the odd character of Judges 13-16 and of its hero. 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. The secondary purpose of this book is to demonstrate the ways in which the Samson saga, which is often compared to the Greek Heracles tradition, makes use of ideas about wild men and warriors found in other biblical and Mesopotamian stori. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Samson (Biblical judge)
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Samson (Biblical judge) |
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Simson. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Mobley, Gregory, 1957- Samson and the liminal hero in the ancient Near East. New York : T & T Clark, ©2006 0567028429 (DLC) 2006019647 (OCoLC)70174842 |
| ISBN |
9780567219718 (electronic book) |
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0567219712 (electronic book) |
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1283195224 |
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9781283195225 |
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0567028429 |
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9780567028426 |
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