614Jewish Revolt Against Heraclius

The Jewish revolt against Heraclius. The last serious attemp...
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🛡️ Jewish Revolt Against Heraclius

The Jewish revolt against Heraclius. The last serious attempt to gain Jewish autonomy in the Land of Israel prior to modern times.
Jewish Revolt Against Heraclius (614)
Byzantine EmpireRevoltJewish AutonomyHeracliusJewish ResistanceLand of IsraelMilitary ConflictByzantine-Jewish Relations
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🚫 Persians Forbid Jewish Settlement Near Jerusalem

After breaking their promise of Jewish autonomy in Jerusalem, the Persians forbid Jews from settling within three miles of the city.
Persian EmpireJerusalemExileJewish SettlementReligious ConflictPolitical RestrictionsLand of IsraelJewish History
IsraelIsrael

✝️ Forced Baptisms under Heraclius

The first case of officially sanctioned forced baptism. Emperor Heraclius violates the Codex Theodosianus, which protected them from forced conversions.
Forced Baptisms under Heraclius (632)
Byzantine EmpireForced ConversionHeracliusChristianityLegislationReligious Persecution600sCodex TheodosianusConversionReligious Law
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