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Samaritans

People of mixed descent living in Samaria and practicing a form of Judaism already considered heretical in the Biblical era. They had a temple on Mt. Gerezim. Many of them were receptive to the Gospel in apostolic times, including St. Fotini (the Woman at the Well).

1912 Catholic Encyclopedia: (Read with caution) See also entry on Samaria.
Easton's Dictionary: (Read with caution -- Protestant bias. References are to King James Version.) See also entries on Samaria and Samaritan Pentateuch.

The Samaritan-Judean Feud: Excerpts from primary sources. --- IHO
Samaritan Theology: Excerpts from primary sources. --- IHO

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