Cultural references to Samson in 1930), "Samson" in which the author makes Samson an assimilated Jew attracted by the surrounding, more sophisticated (and un-philistine) Philistine culture. Considered a basic text of Revisionist Zionism, Jabotinsky's followers found in it numerous hints of contemporary Zionist and Israeli politics. Among other things, the family name of present day Israeli politician Dan Meridor is derived from this book. "Meridor" (literally "Generation of Rebellion") is the name given by Samson to a child in the book. Some important Twentieth century Hebrew poems have also been written about the Bible hero. More recently, elite Israeli combat units have been named
Twelve Tribes of Israel (Rastafari) orders and members are free to worship in a church or building of their choosing. The Twelve Tribes of Israel teach salvation through Jesus Christ. Members of the organisation see the same crucified Christ revealed through the personality of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. Each of the 12 Tribes make up the body of Christ represented by each member. Each member of this sect belongs to one of the Twelve Tribes, which is determined by Gregorian birth month and is represented by a color, a part of the body, and a character trait, often called a "faculty." The standard