Jewish Martyrs
Martyrdom in Judaism is one of the main examples of Kiddush Hashem, meaning "sanctification of the name " through public dedication to Jewish practice.
Read more about Jewish Martyrs: Book of Maccabees, Pharisaic Tradition, Crusades, Spanish Inquisition
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