This Day in Jewish History 397: Roman Emperors Ban Attacks on Jews

Honorius and Arcadius crack down on pagans and heretics, but protect the Jews as barbarians invade.

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On this day, June 17, 397 C.E., the Roman emperors Arcadius and Honorius issued an order forbidding attacks on Jews and on synagogues.
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