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The decree of the Sardians. "This decree was made by the senate
and people, upon the representation of the praetors: Whereas those Jews
who are fellow citizens, and live with us in this city, have ever had great
benefits heaped upon them by the people, and have come now into the senate,
and desired of the people, that upon the restitution of their law and their
liberty, by the senate and people of Rome, they may assemble together,
according to their ancient legal custom, and that we will not bring any
suit against them about it; and that a place may be given them where they
may have their congregations, with their wives and children, and may offer,
as did their forefathers, their prayers and sacrifices to God. Now the
senate and people have decreed to permit them to assemble together on the
days formerly appointed, and to act according to their own laws; and that
such a place be set apart for them by the praetors, for the building and
inhabiting the same, as they shall esteem fit for that purpose; and that
those that take care of the provision for the city, shall take care that
such sorts of food as they esteem fit for their eating may be imported
into the city."
Flavius Josephus. The Works of Flavius Josephus. Translated by. William Whiston, A.M. Auburn and Buffalo. John E. Beardsley. 1895.
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