Fiscus Judaicus
Tax imposed on Jews in the Roman Empire (70–96 CE) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Jewish tax" redirects here. For other uses of "Jewish tax", see Taxation of the Jews in Europe, Kosher tax, and Rav akçesi.
The fiscus Iudaicus or Judaicus (Latin for "Jewish tax") was a tax imposed on Jews in the Roman Empire after the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple in AD 70.[2] Revenues were directed to the Temple of Jupiter Optimus Maximus in Rome.[2]
The tax measure improved Rome's finances and also worked as a deterrent against proselytizing.[2] Those who paid the tax did not have to sacrifice to Roman gods.[2]