Jewish Therapeutic Visits to the Tombs of Christian Martyrs in Late Antiquity

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the significance and patterns of Jewish therapeutic visits to the tombs of Christian martyrs during Late Antiquity.
• Historical analysis of texts and archaeological evidence regarding tomb visits
• Examination of cultural practices surrounding martyrdom in Late Antiquity
• Comparative study of Jewish and Christian pilgrimage traditions
• Identified a notable frequency of Jewish visits to Christian martyr tombs
• Documented examples of therapeutic rituals performed at these sites
• Highlight cultural exchanges and interactions between Jewish and Christian communities.