Discover how Jewish communities interacted with Roman power across centuries and regions. This edition delves into governance, religious life, and the social threads that bound ancient Jews to a vast imperial world.
The work examines the roles and burdens of local officials, such as the decurions, and how laws, edicts, and public duties shaped daily life in cities like Treves and beyond. It traces power dynamics from Severus to Constantine and reveals how communities navigated exemptions, obligations, and political change while maintaining their institutions and identity.
Ideal for readers of ancient history, Roman politics, and Jewish history in the classical world.
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