Valerius Maximus – Expulsion of Chaldeans (Astrologers)/Hebrews

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Cn. Cornelius Hispalus, praetor peregrinus in the year of the consulate of M.Popilius Laenas and L. Calpurnius, ordered the astrologers by an edict to leave Rome and Italy within ten days, since by a fallacious interpretation of the stars they perturbed fickle and silly minds, thereby making profit out of their lies.  The same praetor compelled the Jews, who attempted to infect the Roman customs with the cult of Jupiter Sabazius, to return to their homes.

Facta et Dicta Memorabilia, 1,3:3, Ex Epitoma Iulii Paridis -— Kempf = F141R

FRANZ KAFKA

Shall they say of me that at the beginning of my trial I wanted to end it, and now, at its end, I want it to begin again? I don’t want them to say that. I’m grateful they’ve sent these half mute insensitive men to accompany me on this journey and that it’s been left to me to say myself what needs to be said.