Jn 4:4. Why did Jesus have to pass through Samaria?

In Vietnamese: Ga 4,4. Tại sao phải băng qua Sa-ma-ri?

In French: Jn 4,4. Pourquoi Jésus doit traverser Samarie ?

By

Joseph LÊ MINH THÔNG, O.P.

josleminhthong@gmail.com

September 23, 2012

Contents

I. Introduction

II. Passing through Samaria and passing by the Jordan valley

1. Relationships between Jews and Samaritans

2. The reason why Jesus had to pass through Samaria

III. Usage of the Greek verb “dei” (have to) in the Fourth Gospel

1. Prerequisites for hearers and readers

2. Greek verb “dei” describes identity of Jesus

3. The necessity to fulfill the mission

IV. Conclusion

Jn 4:3-26. Places: Samaria, Mt. Gerizim, Jacob’s Well, Sychar

In French: Jn 4,3-26. Topographie: Samarie, Mt. Garizim, puits de Jacob, Sychar.

In Vietnamese: Ga 4,3-26. Địa danh: Sa-ma-ri, Gơ-ri-dim, giếng Gia-cóp, Xy-kha.

By Joseph LÊ MINH THÔNG, O.P.

Email: josleminhthong@gmail.com

September 9, 2012

Contents

I.  Introduction

II. Samaria region and Samaria city

     1. Judea – Samaria – Galilee

     2. Samaria city – Sebaste city

III. Places of encounter in Samaria

     1. Sychar – Askar – Shechem 

     2. Jacob’s well

     3. Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal

IV. Conclusion

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