Roman Jews’ Contributions to the Temple
Then there is that unpopularity over the Jewish gold. This is presumably the reason why this case is being heard not far from the Aurelian steps. It was for this particular charge, Laelius, that you sought this site and that crowd. You know how vast a throng it is, how close-knit, and what influence it can have in public meetings. I will speak in a…
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