1479 CE

Hans Tucher von Nuremburg records frequent Jewish Pilgrimage to Hebron

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In his book, “Journey to the Holy Land”, Hans Tucher von Nuremberg reinforces a key pattern seen across travelers' logs during the 15th Century: an ongoing Jewish presence in the Land, with Jewish life, though small in number, remaining active and functioning under harsh conditions. This included high taxes, social restrictions, and mandatory attire indicating their lower status.

He specifically notices the Jewish connection to key Biblical locations, with an ongoing presence in Jerusalem and Hebron. 

A folio from Tucher’s Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Hans Tucher, Pilgerreise ins Heilige Land (1479–1480).

Munich, Bavarian State Library,

MS BSB-Hss 90171

Digital facsimile: bavarikon

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Hans Tucher von Nuremberg mentions frequent Jewish Pilgrimage to the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron in 1479 CE.

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A folio from Tucher’s Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Hans Tucher, Pilgerreise ins Heilige Land (1479–1480).

Munich, Bavarian State Library,

MS BSB-Hss 90171

Digital facsimile: bavarikon

No items found.