The Story That Turned the World Against the Jews

For centuries, Jews were blamed for the crucifixion of Jesus. But the story starts in Roman-ruled Judea, where only Roman authority could carry out a punishment like this. The Gospels, written later, reflect debates within the Jewish world at the time. Over the years, a local conflict was turned into a much broader accusation, shaping attitudes and causing harm far beyond its original context.

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