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There are several theories regarding the history of the Samaritans. One popular version with some basis holds that the Samaritans were expelled from their ancestral homeland by the conquering Greeks in the third century BC. |  |
Religion in the Middle East. PHOTO. Article in the Encyclopaedia of the Orient |  |
In the 4th century C.E., the Samaritans numbered over 1 million people. This is a rather incredible figure, considering the Middle East population at the time. The Samaritans lived all over the Land of Israel and even outside of it. They lived all the way from Damascus in the north to Alexandria (Egypt) in the south. |  |
Glencairn Museum's mission is to educate visitors about the history of religion, using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods. |  |
Encyclopedia article on the hi |  |
From Jerusalem Post (May 24, 2 |  |
Various sources on the history |  |
The remnant of the northern ki |  |
Written by William E. Barton a |  |
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