Ernest W. Cockrell’s “Samson’s Shadow”

Ernest W. Cockrell, an Episcopal priest, carries a remarkable life journey that has shaped his profound storytelling.
He studied under famous biblical archaeologists at Harvard Divinity School after growing up in South Eastern Oklahoma. That Discovery was a crucial link between religion and reality. After being ordained at Church of the Redeemer in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, he served at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion, Massachusetts for 25 years. In 1969 He became a summer vicar in a church in Hertfordshire, England. In 1992 he became the rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal church and school in Saratoga, California.

The bishop’s death forces the churchwarden to face his own secret insecurities. “Samson’s Shadow” shows how inner shadows can influence perception and behavior, forcing one to face his challenges. This eagerly awaited book shows Cockrell’s deep understanding of the human psyche. The book’s
compelling story encourages readers to reflect on their lives and grow.