Phylacteries are part of ancient traditions ... Among Orthodox Jews, for example, they are small strips of parchment on which they write verses from the Bible. Among the first Christians, they are attested to make requests for grace from the Heavenly Forces.

The phylacteries are part of millennial traditions ... Among Orthodox Jews, for example, they are small strips of parchment on which they write verses from the Bible. Among the first Christians, they are attested to make requests for grace from the Heavenly Forces.