There are four different paradigms...
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There are four different paradigms functioning on the path to Jericho. The first is that of the original traveler. He knowingly takes the risk on the road so that he can get from one place to another. Viewing the treacherous terrain and the possibilities that are presented to them, the robbers on the road take advantage of the wary traveler. The two religious individuals consider their reputation on the road, not wanting to soil their purity for temple and priestly functions by coming into contaminating contact with a possibly dead person. It is the Samaritan who unexpectedly sees the need for restoration on the road, and he does what is necessary to help the beleaguered person. Same road for all, but depending on the paradigm with which they view the road, they respond differently.
