Fragments from the Lost Writings of Irenæus

This indicates the persecution against the Church initiated by the nations who still persist in unbelief. But he (Samson) who endured those things, trusted that there would be a retaliation against those waging this war. But retaliation through what means? First of all, by his turning to the Rock not perceivable by the senses; secondly, by the discovery of the jaw-bone of a donkey. Now the type of the jaw-bone is the body of Christ.