The identity of the Samaritans -- Samaritans in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament? -- The Samaritans and the New Testament -- Samaritans in Jewish writings of antiquity -- Archaeological excavations -- Samaritan sects -- The Samaritans in history -- Geographical distribution and demography -- The Samaritan Pentateuch -- Samaritan literature -- Samaritan rituals and customs -- The Samaritans today -- New challenges.