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*the universality of the [[Gospel of John]], as in {{bible ref|John|3|16}};

*the universality of the [[Gospel of John]], as in {{bible ref|John|3|16}};

*his harsh language against [[Jewish]] leaders, whom Samaritans already disliked;

*his harsh language against [[Jewish]] leaders, whom Samaritans already disliked;

*John refers far less than the other [[Gospels]] to a "synagogue" (which Samaritans viewed differently, refraining from building any new ones since [[Moses]]), and John's [[Book of Revelation]] refers to "synagogues of [[Satan]]" which implies a Samaritan influence. See {{bibleref|Rev|2|9}} and {[bibleref|Rev|3|9}}.<ref>This wording by John also suggests an ethnic difference: “Jesus answered, “I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret” (John 18:20).</ref>

*John refers far less than the other [[Gospels]] to a "synagogue" (which Samaritans viewed differently, refraining from building any new ones since [[Moses]]), and John's [[Book of Revelation]] refers to "synagogues of [[Satan]]" which implies a Samaritan influence. See {{bibleref|Rev|2|9}} and {{bibleref|Rev|3|9}}.<ref>This wording by John also suggests an ethnic difference: “Jesus answered, “I have spoken openly to the world; I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret” (John 18:20).</ref>

*the thriving "Johannine community" in the late 1st and 2nd century [[A.D.]] had ideological similarities to [[Samaritan]] views, and probably included many Samaritans;

*the thriving "Johannine community" in the late 1st and 2nd century [[A.D.]] had ideological similarities to [[Samaritan]] views, and probably included many Samaritans;

*the mysterious disappearance of most Samaritans, who perhaps converted to [[Christianity]] on the strength of [[John]]'s teachings to them;

*the mysterious disappearance of most Samaritans, who perhaps converted to [[Christianity]] on the strength of [[John]]'s teachings to them;