Who Are the Samaritans?

The video explores the history, beliefs, and current status of the Samaritan Israelites, a distinct ethno-religious group with roots in ancient Israel. It highlights their unique version of the Pentateuch, their worship at Mount Gerizim, and their counter-narrative to Jewish history. The video also discusses the challenges faced by the modern Samaritan community, including legal and cultural issues, while emphasizing their ongoing cultural preservation and adaptation.

What is the primary religious text accepted by the Samaritans?

• The New Testament

• The entire Hebrew Bible

• The Quran

• The Pentateuch

Which script is used in the Samaritan Pentateuch?

• Paleo Hebrew

• Modern Hebrew

• Aramaic

• Greek

What is the central place of worship for the Samaritans?

• Bethlehem

• Mount Sinai

• Mount Gerizim

• Jerusalem

What unique instruction is found in the Samaritan version of the Ten Commandments?

• To build a temple in Jerusalem

• To set up stones on Mount Gerizim

• To worship only on the Sabbath

• To follow the lunar calendar

How do the Samaritans view the historical narrative of Israel?

• A counter-history with similar elements

• A completely different story

• A mythological tale

• Identical to the Jewish narrative

What event is said to have caused divine disfavor according to the Samaritan narrative?

• The Exodus from Egypt

• The conquest of Canaan

• The Babylonian exile

• The building of the temple in Jerusalem

What is the scholarly consensus on the origins of the Samaritans?

• They are entirely of Persian origin

• They are a subgroup of Israelites

• They originated from Egypt

• They are descendants of the Assyrians

What legal challenge did the Samaritans face in Israel in the 1980s and 1990s?

• Denial of citizenship under the Law of Return

• Prohibition of religious practices

• Ban on entering Jerusalem

• Restriction on building synagogues

Where do the majority of Samaritans live today?

• Jerusalem and Tel Aviv

• Bethlehem and Hebron

• Jolon and near Mount Gerizim

• Haifa and Nazareth

What unique practice do Samaritans maintain during Passover?

• Animal sacrifice

• Lighting candles

• Reading the Haggadah

• Fasting for a week