Episode 40: The Samaritans: A Biblical People

The Samaritans have been around since biblical times. They share history with the Jews, Christians, and Muslims; yet their identity is at odds with the people who trace their roots to ancient Israel. Who actually are Samaritans? And why did these biblical people turn into a micronation in this age? In this new episode, Steven Fine, Dean Pinkhos Churgin Professor of Jewish History at Yeshiva University, and Director of the YU Center for Israel Studies and of the Israelite Samaritans Project, traces the history of the Samaritans from the ancient times to the present, while discussing his work, The Samaritans: A Biblical People. The book collates the memories preserved by the Samaritans and others, from the time of Moses to the modern day, and makes them mainstream for our understanding of an insider race, now rendered outsider. Guest: Prof Steven FineHost: Leigh Giangreco