The Samaritans are an ancient people based in northern Israel. There origins are Jewish but they split with the Jewish community in antiquity over doctrinal issues. They accept the Torah with variations including a distinct version of the Ten Commandments and their rituals are centred around Mount Gerizim. Today they number no more than a few hundred people with roughly half their community ... [MORE] 1. The Israelite-Samaritans - The remnant of the northern kingdom of Israel remains today still in Israel, on Mount Gerizim and Holon. 2. CNN.com - Amid conflict, Samaritans keep unique identity - Article from CNN about the Samaritans today. 3. Mount Gerizim - Information about the Samaritin holy site. 4. Samaritan - NodeWorks Encyclopedia - Encyclopedia article on the history and current state of this ancient people who share an origin with the Jews. 5. Samaritan high priest dies - From Jerusalem Post 6. Samaritan History - Various sources on the history of Samaria and the Samaritans. 7. Samaritans - Entry from the Encyclopedia of the Orient. 8. The Samaritan Passover - Written by William E. Barton and published in 1908. 9. The Samaritan Update - Recent news on the Samaritans. 10. The Tabernacle of Israel: Samaritan Interpretation - Glencairn Museum's mission is to educate visitors about the history of religion, using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods.

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