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29 May 408 Jews prohibited from burning Haman effigy at Purim #otdimjh

Posted on May 29, 2015 by richardsh

On May 29th 408, a constitution issued by Anthemius, praetorian prefect of the east, makes a curious accusation against eastern Jews; the law is subsequently incorporated into the Theodosian code, promulgated by emperor Theodosius II in 438: Emperors Honorius and … Continue reading →

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