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Considering the historical context of Roman occupation and Jewish expectations of a Messiah, how does Jesus's interaction with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well in John 4 challenge both Jewish and Samaritan theological and social norms?
A
Jesus strictly adheres to Jewish customs by refusing to speak with a Samaritan woman, emphasizing the separation between the two groups.
B
Jesus only engages with the woman to prove his superior knowledge of the Torah, reinforcing Jewish claims of religious superiority over the Samaritans.
C
Jesus transcends ethnic and gender boundaries by initiating a theological conversation with the woman, revealing himself as the Messiah to a Samaritan, and highlighting the universality of God's offer of salvation beyond traditional Jewish expectations.
D
Jesus uses the encounter to publicly denounce Samaritan religious practices as heretical, thereby reaffirming the importance of Temple worship in Jerusalem.