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Samaritans

Historical Jesus Jul 2, 2026 10 min

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The New Testament features Samaritans in a few notable instances, often highlighting themes of compassion, social boundaries, and the expansive nature of Jesus' ministry.

The most prominent examples include the Good Samaritan in Luke's Gospel and the Samaritan woman at the well in John's Gospel.

Samaritans also feature in the Book of Acts, particularly in the spread of the gospel to Samaria after Jesus's ascension.

But who were the Samaritans? and where was Samaria?

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