Historical Reality of Biblical Places: Judea and Samaria - Fact or Fiction?
Historical Reality of Biblical Places: Judea and Samaria - Fact or Fiction? Shalom Aleichem, Dear brothers and sisters, to respond a recent discussion on certain podcast, here is a reply: The biblical regions of Judea and Samaria are frequently mentioned in religious texts, particularly in the context of ancient Israel and the narratives of the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. The question arises whether these places were historically sound terms reflecting actual geographical and political entities or if they are akin to fictional realms like "Narnia." Historical Context of Judea and Samaria - *Judea*: In ancient times, Judea (or Judah) was a region in the southern part of the Land of Israel. It was a significant area associated with the Kingdom of Judah, one of the two kingdoms that emerged after the split of the united monarchy of Israel (according to biblical accounts). Historically, Judea was part of the Persian province of Yehud, later influenced by Hellenistic and ...
