Mark Shiffer is a freelance writer delving into history and other topics. He particularly loves writing about Jewish history, as it goes back thousands of years and occurs around most of the globe.
by Mark Shiffer
Jewish beliefs and practices in the ancient world were unique and often attracted pagan scorn and hostility.
Herod was a controversial figure. As king of Judea he reconstructed the Second Temple, but as a puppet of Rome was distrusted by his people.
In 1928, a 4-year-old girl disappeared in Upstate New York. The Jews of the town were accused of ritually killing her.
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