Tyler Kraft sheds light on Old Testament judge Samson in his new biblical fiction release, The Strength of Samson.. Beginning with the messenger’s first appearance and delivery of instructions to his mother Abigail and father Manoah, Kraft brings Samson to life before our very eyes and gives us an idea of what life might have been like for the only known Nazirite who didn’t actually choose that path for himself.
Kraft has developed carefully created characters to support Samson through his lifelong journey. Their strengths and weaknesses are clearly written to help develop Samson’s struggle to be accepted and live a normal life when he was preordained to be anything but ordinary. The adventure seeking young Nazirite with a penchant for getting into less than desirable situations is not surprising as the adult Samson with a fondness for enemy’s women. Though Kraft’s Samson is not a particularly lovable character, he is an effective portrayal of man’s sinful nature being used by and ultimately redeemed by God. I appreciate Kraft’s attention to detail and exploration of Samson’s understanding of his calling and the world around him, as well as the inner turmoil that must come from constantly wearing the mantle of his people’s expectations. It is an opportunity to sit with Samson and gain a bit of insight.
The Strength of Samson by Tyler Kraft is available now from Amazon.
