Season 6, Episode 7: The Source and the Supernova
The beginning, the end, and the messy middle of the story of Yahweh's Philistine-slaying champion, Samson.
The beginning, the end, and the messy middle of the story of Yahweh's Philistine-slaying champion, Samson.
Text: Judges 13, 15, 16:21-31
Players:
Yahweh
Manoah's wife
Manoah
Samson
What's Spooky:
Mass killing with an animal carcass
Large-scale death by crushing
Brief mention of someone being burned alive
Mention of gouged eyes
Credits:
Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt
Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt
Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees
Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh
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