The Samaritans are part of the story of Jesus. He talks with them, uses them in a parable, and heals one of them. These ancient people—who are still around today—shared many things in common with the Jews. So why was there such antagonism between the two groups? In this video, Chad Bird investigates the origin of the Samaritans, the violent clashes between them and the Jews, their abbreviated Bible, and their place in the New Testament story.