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    Respect! The Samaritans in the Bible and today
    (Bibelhaus Erlebnis Museum, Frankfurt, 2023-03-01) Fine, Steven (curator)
    Respect! The Samaritans in the Bible and today One of the oldest and smallest religious communities in the world is on everyone's lips: rescue services and hospitals bear the name of the "Samaritans". Internationally, "The Good Samaritan Law" protects helpers from prosecution. But who are the Samaritans? Little is known about this micro-community of 850 people who live both in modern Israel and in the West Bank on their ancient sacred Mount Garizim near the Palestinian city of Nablus. They trace themselves back to the biblical characters Aaron and Joseph. The struggle for respect and recognition at all times is not only inscribed in the oldest texts of the Bible, but shapes the actions of people to this day. In March 2023, BIMU will open a new exhibition that offers unprecedented access to the life, culture and history of the Samaritans. Developed in collaboration with the Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies and the Museum of the Bible under the direction of Prof. Steven Fine, the exhibition is the first of its kind. In Frankfurt, it is conducted in cooperation with Prof. Benedikt Hensel, Chair of Old Testament at the Carl-von-Ossietzky University, Oldenburg. Unique videos, some of which were filmed in family and home settings, showcase the diverse life experiences of the Samaritans. The exhibition brings together valuable manuscripts, prints and artefacts from the last 2000 years in a showcase with modern evidence of the life of a small but vibrant community. Interactive stations pose questions about one's own identity and the question of what is to be done. Valuable loans come from Israel, New York, Washington, Paris, Fribourg, Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt. An exhibition at the Bibelhaus from 1 March to 28 May 2023.
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    The Samaritans: A biblical people. Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C.
    (2022-09-16) Fine, Steven (curator)
    The Exhibition The name Samaritan is often linked to two particular stories found in the New Testament: Jesus's parable of the good Samaritan and the story of his encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. But beyond that, few know much about this micro-community of 850 people living in modern Israel who trace their history back to the kingdom of ancient Israel. This September, the museum will open a new exhibition that will offer unprecedented access to the life, culture, and history of the Samaritans. Created in partnership with the Yeshiva University Center for Israel Studies, directed by Dr. Steven Fine, the exhibition is the first of its kind. Guests will enjoy unique videos, some of which are filmed in familiar and home settings and focus on the different life experiences of the Samaritans from Passover sacrifices to weddings. They will enjoy tales from the elders and a special sukkah that will help illustrate religious life. The exhibit will also assemble, for the first time, the most important artifacts preserved in museums and libraries the world over to illuminate this amazing history. These include paintings, manuscripts, priceless books, photography, ritual objects, and significant archaeological discoveries from Greece, Italy, and Israel. Don’t miss this chance to better understand the Samaritans, a community with deep connections to the Bible who have survived for over 2,000 years. Dates: September 16, 2022 – April 16, 2023 Location: Floor 5 Cost: Included with general admission