The book Backgrounds of Early Christianity states: “Judaism enjoyed a privileged position in the Roman empire.... The Jews had free exercise of their religion and were exempted from worshiping the deities of the Roman state.
Raamat „Backgrounds of Early Christianity ” ütleb:„ Judaism oli Rooma impeeriumis privilegeeritud seisuses.... juudid said vabalt oma usutavasid järgida ning nad ei pidanud kummardama Rooma jumalusi.