The biblical figure of Samson has long been understood as a man of brute strength, a warrior on the margins of society whose story is often defined by violence and destruction. Yet alongside his ...

TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 13 (UPI) -- Israeli archaeologists say a recently unearthed seal may add substance to the biblical story of Samson and the lion. A seal measuring about a half-inch in diameter, ...

An ancient seal slightly smaller than a penny apparently depicts a man fighting a lion, which archaeologists believe could be an early reference to the biblical tale of Samson. The find doesn't prove ...

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content. Samson’s story is told in the Book of Judges, Chapters 13-16. In the biblical ...