A socio-scientific reading of John 4: Lessons for the Zimbabwean Adventist church

The article explores Jesus’ interaction with the Samaritan woman in John 4 to uncover his inclusive perception of mission and the criteria for participation. It reveals that Jesus did not exclude individuals based on gender, ethnicity, class, or institutional power, but rather embraced all as worthy...

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Published in:	Verbum et ecclesia Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. e1 - e9
Main Authors:	Takawira, Tendai, Hombana, Mphumezi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	AOSIS 31.10.2025 African Online Scientific Information Systems (Pty) Ltd t/a AOSIS
Subjects:	Analysis character vilification gender John 4 patriarchy power Samaritan woman Seventh-Day Adventists Sex discrimination Social aspects Social norms socio-scientific approach United States Zimbabwe South Africa
ISSN:	1609-9982, 2074-7705
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