Roman tax Jews Jupiter Capitolinus Temple donation

Rome redirected a Jewish tax to its own temple

After the revolt, Rome required Jews across the Empire, even those who had not taken part, to pay an annual tax of two drachmas in place of the Temple donation. Rome used the money to rebuild and maintain its temple to Jupiter Capitolinus.

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Roman tax Jews Jupiter Capitolinus Temple donation

Rome redirected a Jewish tax to its own temple

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