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In the parable of the Good Samaritan, what instigates the central conflict and the Samaritan's act of compassion?
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, what instigates the central conflict and the Samaritan's act of compassion?
- A disagreement between the Samaritan and the injured man.
- A pre-existing feud between the Samaritan and the injured man’s family
- The robbers' attack on the traveler and his subsequent abandonment. (correct)
- The Samaritan's desire to prove his righteousness to the priest and Levite.
What is the primary reason for the priest and Levite's inaction in the parable?
What is the primary reason for the priest and Levite's inaction in the parable?
- The lack of resources or means to aid the injured man.
- Fear of also being robbed.
- Religious observance preventing them from touching a possibly dead person. (correct)
- A desire to uphold social hierarchy by ignoring the injured Jew.
How does the parable challenge the social dynamics of Jesus' time?
How does the parable challenge the social dynamics of Jesus' time?
- It reinforces common biases against Samaritans, affirming their negative stereotypes.
- It promotes regionalism and isolation, highlighting the differences between communities.
- It exposes the hypocrisy and moral shortcomings of religious leaders. (correct)
- It elevates the status of travelers, emphasizing their social importance.
The parable's setting on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho is significant because it:
The parable's setting on the road from Jerusalem to Jericho is significant because it:
Beyond the immediate act of kindness, what broader message does the parable convey about 'neighborliness'?
Beyond the immediate act of kindness, what broader message does the parable convey about 'neighborliness'?
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Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan
A parable told by Jesus emphasizing compassion for others.
Jews and Samaritans
Jews and Samaritans
Groups with a historically tense relationship in the parable.
Parable's setting
Parable's setting
The story occurs on a journey from Jerusalem to Jericho.
Priest and Levite
Priest and Levite
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Empathy and Compassion
Empathy and Compassion
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Study Notes
The Good Samaritan Parable
- The parable of the Good Samaritan highlights the importance of love for one's neighbor, emphasizing the concept of embracing all people regardless of background.
- The parable is presented in the context of a Jewish audience, where Jews and Samaritans had deep-seated animosity.
- Jesus related the parable during His journey from Galilee to Jerusalem.
- The parable describes how a Jew was robbed and left injured on the Jericho road, with both a priest and a Levite ignoring the victim.
- A Samaritan, seeing the injured man, helped him. The Samaritan reflects the concept of love toward all people.
- Pope Benedict noted the parable's enduring meaning: conversion and faith.
Context of the Parable
- The parable underlines the concept of neighborly love.
- The story contrasts the actions of the Jewish priest and Levite (religious figures) with the Samaritan's compassion, showing the importance of extending help to others.
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