Samaria

Samaria was the central region between Judea and Galilee, home to the Samaritans, whose worship and history set them at odds with the Jews of Jesus' day. Jesus crossed its borders and revealed himself to the woman at the well, and he made a Samaritan the surprising hero of his parable about loving one's neighbor. After the resurrection the Gospel spread quickly through Samaria as the apostles bore witness.

• Role: Central region of the Samaritans
• Key Scripture: John 4:4, Luke 10:33, Acts 8:5

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