Relations between Jews in Rome and Jerusalem

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…

He was aware that the great section of Rome on the other side of the Tiber is occupied and inhabited by Jews, most of whom were Roman citizens emancipated. For having been brought as captives to Italy…

In Rome Archelaus had to face another challenge, this time brought by a number of Jews who had set out before the revolt, and with Varus’ blessing, to make a formal case for an autonomous nation-state…