Not all Samaritans are good
The biblical people is having a cultural moment.
Samaritans—best known for the New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan—are having something of a cultural moment. There’s a new exhibition at Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., and an accompanying, scholarly catalog. There’s a new documentary, and a relatively new Samaritan cookbook. There’s also a new film starring Sylvester Stallone titled “Samaritan.” And, it turns out, an essay in the catalog accompanying a big show at the National Gallery of Art is all about Samaritans.
You can read more in my article in the wire Religion News Service, “New museum exhibit seeks to show Samaritans are more than a biblical parable.”
Another great article. I will definitely try to get a copy of the Samaritan Cookbook. I am not generally a good cook, but who knows, maybe I can be a good Samaritan cook.
Though I'm a bit biased about the Museum of the Bible exhibit given my role, suffice it to say I appreciate this piece (the longer RNS article you link). What might be of interest, however, from a more impartial perspective is your discussion of the other Samaritan displays/connections helped inform me of the wider landscape. Also, great tie to the states' Good Samaritan laws. Thanks.