John 4:7–26 Context: Jesus, Samaria, and the Scope of Salvation
Understanding the context of John 4:7–26 is essential for interpreting the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman accurately. This conversation does not occur in isolation. It is rooted in deep historical tension, cultural division, and theological expectation. In New Testament times, Samaria was a region situated between Judea to the south and Galilee to […]