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story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well, begins by setting the stage for what will take place later in Samaria, and is rooted in what has already, by this time in the Gospel’s progress, taken place in Judea. Jesus’ rapidly growing popularity resulted in a significant following. Jesus’ disciples
Oct 25, 2022 · In The Samaritan Woman’s Story, Caryn A. Reeder uncovers how current biblical interpretations are correlated to interpretations in early church history which linked women, sex, and sin.
The author reads the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman (Jn 4:1–42) in light of social ills afflicting African society today. She first highlights the rejection, prejudice, and isolation of the two main characters in their own contexts, and their contribution to John’s account of how the woman leads her village to the “living water” of
Feb 15, 2022 · In “The Samaritan Woman's Story: Reconsidering John 4 After #ChurchToo,” Caryn A. Reeder re-examines the overfamiliar story of the Samaritan woman which has long been read as the redemption narrative of a woman caught in adultery or other sexual sin.
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God, you who met the Samaritan woman at the well that day. Meet us in this story from Scripture and in our lives this day. Amen.
John 4:1-42: “She said to the people, ‘Come and see a man who has told me everything I’ve done! Could this man be the Christ?’” (John 4:29, CEB)
Though we are not told this woman’s name, she has the longest conversation with Jesus of any character in the book of John. Yet, throughout the years she has often been maligned or misunderstood because of her sexual history. This history often colors our reading of this episode, so before diving into the rest of her conversation with Jesus, let’s ...
Jesus meets this Samaritan woman at Jacob’s Well after a morning’s journey and disregards social custom by asking her for a drink. This boundary crossing between a Jew and a Samaritan sparks a conversation about their theological differences. Like all Samaritans, she traces her ancestry back to Jacob. She reveres this place but is curious about thi...
The Samaritan woman listens with open attentiveness to Jesus as she asks him questions about her faith and hope. The longer she talks with him, the more her understanding grows until she sees the full truth: Jesus is the Messiah. Throughout this conversation she demonstrates a posture of discipleship, learning from Jesus, and now she is called as a...
Jesus does not judge this woman’s history, though many Christian interpreters have. Instead, through her conversation with Jesus, we discover a model for discipleship that is open to discovering a fuller understanding of God’s action in the world. Through her response to Jesus as an evangelist, we are reminded that being a follower of Jesus calls u...
Feb 15, 2022 · Beginning with the reception history of John 4, she pulls back layers of interpretation entangled with readers' assumptions on women and sexuality. She then explores the story's original...
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Apr 16, 2021 · The story of the Samaritan woman, also known as the woman at the well, draws our attention to the central themes of the Gospel. By approaching her, Jesus demonstrates His care for all, regardless of their social standing.
