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In the parable of the Good Samaritan, what prompts the Samaritan to act?
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, what prompts the Samaritan to act?
- Compassion and empathy for the injured man (correct)
- Fear of repercussions for not assisting
- A religious obligation to help fellow travelers
- A desire to prove Samaritan superiority
What is the primary symbolic representation of the road from Jerusalem to Jericho in the parable?
What is the primary symbolic representation of the road from Jerusalem to Jericho in the parable?
- The journey of life and its challenges (correct)
- The dangers of worldly pursuits
- The divide between Jews and Samaritans
- The path to spiritual enlightenment
Why is the Samaritan's act of kindness particularly noteworthy in the context of the story?
Why is the Samaritan's act of kindness particularly noteworthy in the context of the story?
- Samaritans were known for their exceptional medical skills
- The Samaritan risked his own safety to help the injured man
- Jews and Samaritans were typically hostile towards each other (correct)
- The Samaritan expected repayment for his generosity
What is the significance of the priest and Levite passing by the injured man?
What is the significance of the priest and Levite passing by the injured man?
Which core principle does the parable of the Good Samaritan primarily illustrate?
Which core principle does the parable of the Good Samaritan primarily illustrate?
Flashcards
Good Samaritan
Good Samaritan
A compassionate figure who helps a Jew in need.
Parable
Parable
A simple story illustrating a moral lesson.
Hostility between Jews and Samaritans
Hostility between Jews and Samaritans
Deep-seated animosity based on historical conflicts.
Priest and Levite
Priest and Levite
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Moral of the story
Moral of the story
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Study Notes
The Life of Christ
- Ordinary folk (and Gentiles) were invited to occupy places intended for those initially invited.
- Pope Benedict noted the kingdom of God is imminent.
- A milestone in time demands conversion and faith.
The Good Samaritan
- Other parables focus on love of neighbor.
- The Good Samaritan parable is significant.
- Jews and Samaritans had a history of deep enmity.
- Jesus told this parable during a journey from Galilee to Jerusalem.
- This journey was a fateful trip, leading to his death.
- The route passed through Samaria. People in one village refused food and lodging.
- Jesus' brothers (James and John) were angered by the villagers' behavior.
- Jesus responded to their anger by telling the parable of the Good Samaritan.
- A Jew was robbed and left injured on a dangerous road.
- A priest saw the man but continued walking away.
- A Levite, a lower-ranking clergyman, also ignored the injured man.
- Only a Samaritan helped the injured man.
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