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Asclepius, Jesus, and Healing by Touch

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Asclepius is depicted as a divine physician using techniques for medical cures, contrasting with Jesus' miraculous touch.
Previous interpretations have erroneously linked Asclepius' healings to touch-miracles similar to those of Jesus in the New Testament.
The analysis of votive reliefs highlights the differences between the healing methodologies of Asclepius and Jesus.
Evidence from the Septuagint and Genesis Apocryphon suggests that Jesus' touch-miracles stem from Jewish rather than Greek influences.

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This article challenges past views on Asclepius' healing by touch, revealing deeper roots in Jewish traditions rather than Greek cults.

Megan S. Nutzman (2025) studied this question.

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