Arab Hatred of Jews
Publius Cornelius Tacitus, one of the greatest Roman historians, mentions Titus' campaign against Judea in 68 CE. Together with the 5th, 10th, and 15th Roman legions, he documents a contingent of Arabs, driven by hate against the Jews, accompanying the Roman legions in battle.
The Histories by Publius Cornelius Tacitus, Book 5
“Early in this year (68 CE) Titus Caesar,... found in Judea three legions...
This force was accompanied …by a strong contingent of Arabs, who hated the Jews with the usual hatred of neighbors…”
Statue of Publius Cornelius Tacitus at the Austrian Parliament Building
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The Histories by Publius Cornelius Tacitus, Book 5
“Early in this year (68 CE) Titus Caesar, who had been selected by his father (Vespasian) to complete the subjugation of Judea… found in Judea three (Roman) legions, the 5th, the 10th, and the 15th, all old troops of Vespasian’s. …
This force was accompanied …by a strong contingent of Arabs, who hated the Jews with the usual hatred of neighbors…”
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