The Source and the Supernova

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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