# The Samaritans — Olney Hymns character guide

> The Samaritans in Olney Hymns by John Newton.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Samaritans

**First appearance:** 0002-book-i-on-select-texts-of-scripture

## Who they are

The people of Samaria, often mentioned in contrast to the Jews.

## In the story

### [Gideon's Fleece](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/23-gideon-s-fleece)

Representing the Gentiles who now receive the balmy dew of gospel peace.

### [The Good Samaritan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/99-the-good-samaritan)

Referenced in the comparison, but the focus is on the Good Samaritan as a type of Christ.

### [The Woman of Samaria](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/olney_hymns_se/chapters/111-the-woman-of-samaria)

The woman represents the Samaritans, initially hostile to Jews but receptive to Jesus' message.

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