Samaritan origins

Questions from The Bible

How did the deportation of Israel reshape the social and religious life of the Northern Kingdom?

How the Deportation of Israel Reshaped the Social and Religious Life of the Northern Kingdom The deportation of the Northern Kingdom of Kingdom of Israel by the Assyrian Empire in 722 BCE stands as one of the most transformative events in biblical history. Recorded in 2 Kings 17, this moment…

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Questions from The Bible

What role did the returning Israelite priest play in teaching the new settlers about the worship of the Lord?

The Role of the Returning Israelite Priest in Teaching New Settlers About the Worship of the Lord After the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Assyrian conquest of Samaria, a significant cultural and religious transformation took place in the region. The Assyrians implemented a policy of deporting…

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