Lays of Ancient Israel: The Last of the Judges or Samson the Strong is a book of poetry written anonymously and published in 1852. The book is the first in a series of Old Testament ballads and focuses on the story of Samson, the biblical hero known for his incredible strength. The poems within the book retell the story of Samson from his birth to his death, including his battles against the Philistines and his eventual downfall due to his love for Delilah. The author uses poetic language and imagery to bring the story to life and capture the emotions and struggles of the characters. The book provides a unique perspective on the story of Samson, and offers readers an insight into the literary traditions of ancient Israel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.