Samaritans

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/samaritans

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1. What is the ethnoreligious classification?An ethnoreligious group originating from ancient Hebrews and Israelites
2. What is the primary sacred text?The Samaritan Pentateuch, considered the original and unaltered Torah
3. What are Samaritans and where do they live?Samaritans are an ancient group that comes from the Hebrews and Israelites. They mainly live in Holon, Israel, and Kiryat Luza in the West Bank.
4. Why do Samaritans think Mount Gerizim is the holy place?They believe Mount Gerizim is the true holy site because their version of the Torah says so. Jews think Jerusalem is holy, so each group follows its own religious story.

Ethnoreligious Group: A community defined by shared ancestry, cultural practices, and religious beliefs, often with a distinct historical narrative.
Samaritan Pentateuch: A version of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, central to Samaritan faith and practice, believed to be the most authentic text.
Schism: A formal separation or division within a religious community, often stemming from theological or historical disagreements.
Abrahamic Religion: A monotheistic faith tracing its spiritual lineage back to Abraham, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.