Myths Lion's Honey: The Myth of Samson, (Paperback)

from jacklondon617

This is a book that I really enjoyed because of its depth and attention to detail. Grossman would often throw in some factual information about Ancient Israel while re-telling the story from a unique perspective. I enjoyed the prose and the creativity with which he approached the book of Judges. ...

from dchaikin

13. Lion's Honey: The Myth of Samson (The Myths) by David Grossman translation from Hebrew by Stuart Schoffman in 2006 published: 2005 format: 184 page paperback, including the KJV version of Samson - The Book of Judges 13-16 acquired: 2012 from amazon read: Feb 26 - Mar 1 rating: 4 Samson is an ...

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This was a book I wasn't entirely sure whether I'd enjoy it or not. In the end I did. I read it in two or three extremely separated sittings, and that probably added to my overall experience of it as a somewhat ethereal and dreamlike experience. I thought, possibly like many of us, that I knew th...

from bostonbibliophile

An analysis rather than a retelling of the Samson story. I love DG's writing and I loved this book but I couldn't really tell you why except that it's like having a really smart friend talk to you over coffee. The prose is passionate, bright and compelling.

from bibleblaster

Wonderfully readable, perceptive and profound. Being a big fan (is that the proper terminology) of Biblical studies, this is exactly the kind of book that--if I ever stopped reading long enough and mustered the requisite ambition and discipline--I would like to write. Makes me want to read more i...