How fascinating. His skepticism notwithstanding, this is a great source for sermon illustrations on David v Goliath.
The Straight Dope: Has an important battle ever been decided by single combat?
Dear Cecil: I’m currently reading Polybius’s Rise of the Roman Empire and stumbled on a quote that begs for elaboration. In book VI, Polybius offhandedly remarks, “Many Romans have volunteered to enga…