1456Pope Callixtus III Restricts Jewish Testimony Against Christians

Pope Caliextus III issues a papal bull which prohibits Jews ...
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📜 Intermarriage Between Christians and Jews Banned

Intermarriage between Christians and Jews is banned in the Roman Empire, declaring the punishment death.
Roman EmpireLegislationIntermarriageChristianityReligious LawSocial ControlDiscrimination
ItalyItaly

📜 Third Lateran Council Restricts Jewish Rights

The Third Council of the Lateran, Canon 26, forbids Jews to be plaintiffs or witnesses against Christians in the courts or withhold inheritance from descendants who had accepted Christianity.
Third Lateran Council Restricts Jewish Rights (1179)
Catholic ChurchMedieval PeriodReligious LawDiscriminationLegal RestrictionsCouncil of the LateranAntisemitism12th Century
ItalyItaly

🎗️ Jews Forced to Wear Yellow Badge in Castile

King Henry II of Castile forces Jews to wear Yellow badge.
Jews Forced to Wear Yellow Badge in Castile (1321)
Badge of ShameLegislationMedieval PeriodSpainDiscriminationSegregation
SpainSpain

📜 John of Castile Reinforces Anti-Jewish Legislation

John of Castile reinforces previous anti-Jewish legislation.
LegislationAnti-Jewish LawsJohn of CastileDiscriminationMedieval Period
SpainSpain

📜 Pope Callixtus III Restricts Jewish Testimony Against Christians

Pope Caliextus III issues a papal bull which prohibits Jews from testifying against Christians, but permits Christians to testify against a Jew.
Papal BullTestimonyDiscriminationReligious LawPope Callixtus IIIMedieval PeriodLegislation
Vatican CityVatican City

👨‍⚕️ Pope Gregory XIII Prohibits Jewish Doctors

Pope Gregory XIII issues a Bull which prohibits the use of Jewish doctors.
Pope Gregory XIII Prohibits Jewish Doctors (1581)
Pope Gregory XIIIProfessional ExclusionMedical ProfessionDiscriminationEarly Modern PeriodPapal States
ItalyItaly