415Imperial Ban on New Synagogues and Jewish Conversions

An edict issued by the Emperors Honorius and Theodosius II b...
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⚖️ Law Regarding Christian Conversion to Judaism

Constantius II institutes a law stating that any Christian who Converts to Judaism will have their property confiscated.
Law Regarding Christian Conversion to Judaism (353)
Roman EmpireLegislationConversionChristianityProperty ConfiscationReligious DiscriminationSocial Control
ItalyItaly

💰 Honorius Declares Judaism 'Superstitio Indigna' and Confiscates Synagogue Funds

The Western Roman Emperor Honorius calls Judaism superstitio indigna (unworthy superstition) and confiscates gold and silver collected by the synagogues for Jerusalem.
Honorius Declares Judaism 'Superstitio Indigna' and Confiscates Synagogue Funds (399)
Roman EmpireLegislationReligious DiscriminationConfiscationJudaismHonorius
ItalyItaly

🚫 Roman Laws Prohibit Mocking Christianity in Jewish Rituals

Roman laws pass which prohibit Jews from setting fire to Haman, stating that they are mocking Christianity.
Roman Laws Prohibit Mocking Christianity in Jewish Rituals (408)
Roman EmpireLegislationReligious LawPurimChristianitySocial ControlReligious Practices
ItalyItaly

🚫 Imperial Ban on New Synagogues and Jewish Conversions

An edict issued by the Emperors Honorius and Theodosius II ban building new Synagogues and converting non-Jews to Judaism.
Imperial Ban on New Synagogues and Jewish Conversions (415)
Roman EmpireLegislationSynagoguesConversionReligious DiscriminationBuilding RestrictionsHonoriusTheodosius II
ItalyItaly

🚢 Venetian Ban on Jewish Vessels

Venice bans Jews from using Venetian vessels.
Venetian Ban on Jewish Vessels (945)
VeniceTradeEconomic DiscriminationLegislationRestrictionsAntisemitismMaritime Trade
ItalyItaly