Why Good Friday was dangerous for Jews in the Middle Ages and how that changed

On Good Friday, Christians give thanks for their salvation, which they believe was made possible by the suffering of Jesus. But for Jews, it was common in the Middle Ages to be attacked with stones.

By: Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, Seminary of the Southwest, The Conversation

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Published: April 1, 2026

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Last Updated: 4 months ago

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By Daniel Joslyn-Siemiatkoski, Seminary of the Southwest

As Christians observe Good Friday they will remember, with devotion and prayer, the death of Jesus on the Cross. It is a day of solemnity in which Christians give thanks for their salvation made possible by the suffering of Jesus. They prepare for rejoicing on Easter Sunday, when the resurrection of Jesus is celebrated.

In the Middle Ages, however, Good Friday was a dangerous time for Jews.

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