Samson's Walls

In a Canaan where Philistines and Hebrews vie for dominance, it is important to know one's place. Samson is isolated in his, trapped by unusual rules and expectations. He was promised to his parents by an angel, destined to grow into a great man and make his people strong.Raised with Philistines for playmates, he aches to be a part of their world. At marrying age, he chooses a Philistine wife and, when his new family denies him the acceptance he craves, he releases years of frustration and loneliness in blood. Samson goes into hiding, seeking to make peace with his wife's people.Soon other young Hebrews join him with their own reasons for war. Even while longing for peace, he leads a growing army. He is trapped by his successes and grows in fame, wealth and power, taking enemy territory.As always, he is without close friends and alone. With Delilah, the unlikely prostitute-queen of a village in no-man'sland, he tastes love. She is the opposite of the clannish divisions he hates, with u