The Christianization of the Roman Empire led to changes in the position of members of other faiths. The only permitted religion, apart from Christianity, remained Judaism, the state restricted the activities of Jews, but at the same time guaranteed certain protection. Using the example of Ostrogothic Italy, the article shows that the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the formation of barbarian states did not change this situation; King Theodoric demonstrated his commitment to Roman traditions in every possible way in resolving conflicts between Christians and Jews. Narrative and epigraphic sources also report that the change of power did not affect the dynamics of Judeo-Christian relations, they also, depending on the context, ranged from conflicts to peaceful life; apparently, Jews felt their belonging to their local (urban) community and continued to participate in its life.
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