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The dialogue which earlier revealed Jesus to the Samaritan as greater than Jacob now reveals him as possessing something she needs, he is therefore not just a thirsty journeying and boastful Jew but a person with a gift, and only the readiness to engage him makes this discovery possible.
- Christopher Naseri
May 2, 2014 · This dialogue reveals the truth of Jesus’ identity as Messiah and leads to the Samaritans’ confession that Jesus is the Saviour of the world. After discussing the historical, canonical and theological background I will present an exegesis of the story, describing Jesus’ actions and finish by providing some of the ways John intended the ...
Jan 1, 2015 · The text of John 4 reveals basic principles for Christian ecumenical dialogue. These include recognition of the affinity between Jews and Samaritans in spite of their differences.
Sep 30, 2021 · In four tightly written dialogues, the gospel delivers powerful new revelations on the nature of Jesus’ teachings, the qualifications for apostleship, Mary Magdalene’s clear preeminence among the disciples, and the processes already at work in the early church that would eventually lead to her marginalization.
Mar 19, 2017 · Today, we hear the story of the woman at the well. Let’s set the scene: Jesus’ conversation is remarkable in three different ways. Samaritans and Jews were sworn enemies of each other – each group considered the other to be apostates to the God of Abraham. Jesus is speaking to an unknown woman.
Into her life enters Jesus with a unique and gentle sensitivity that led the woman beyond any relationship she probably thought was ever possible. A clear structure could be seen, after the introduction in 1-6; we find the dialogue of Jesus with the Samaritan woman.
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Nov 7, 2020 · During his encounter with the woman at the well, Jesus broke three Jewish customs. First, he spoke to her despite the fact that she was a woman. Second, she was a Samaritan woman, and the Jews traditionally despised Samaritans. For centuries Jews and Samaritans had rejected each other.