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Samaritans
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The Ten Lost Tribes of Israel: History, Mystery, and Modern Searches
When Assyria conquered the Northern Kingdom in 722 BCE, ten Israelite tribes vanished from history. The search for the lost tribes has spanned continents, centuries, and DNA labs.
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The Samaritans: Israel's Ancient and Smallest Religious Community
The Samaritans are one of the world's smallest and oldest religious communities — fewer than 900 people who worship on Mount Gerizim, keep their own version of the Torah, and trace their ancestry to the ancient Israelites. Explore their history, beliefs, and remarkable survival.
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