Question
How did the Jewish people of Jesus day treat the Samaritans?
support
contempt
respect
brotherly kindness
support
contempt
respect
brotherly kindness
Answers
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In the time of Jesus, the Jewish people generally held Samaritans in a position of **contempt**. This animosity stemmed from historical, religious, and cultural differences.
The Jews and Samaritans had a long-standing rivalry that began after the Assyrian conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel in the 8th century BCE, which led to the mixing of the Israelite population with other peoples. The Samaritans maintained their own version of the Torah and worshiped on Mount Gerizim, while the Jews regarded the temple in Jerusalem as the true center of worship.
This contempt is reflected in various New Testament passages, most notably the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), where Jesus uses the Samaritan as an example of compassion, contrasting him with a priest and a Levite who do not help a wounded man. This story highlights the prevailing prejudices but also aims to challenge and redefine the understanding of neighborly love.
Thus, the correct answer is **contempt**.
The Jews and Samaritans had a long-standing rivalry that began after the Assyrian conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel in the 8th century BCE, which led to the mixing of the Israelite population with other peoples. The Samaritans maintained their own version of the Torah and worshiped on Mount Gerizim, while the Jews regarded the temple in Jerusalem as the true center of worship.
This contempt is reflected in various New Testament passages, most notably the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), where Jesus uses the Samaritan as an example of compassion, contrasting him with a priest and a Levite who do not help a wounded man. This story highlights the prevailing prejudices but also aims to challenge and redefine the understanding of neighborly love.
Thus, the correct answer is **contempt**.