The Jewish diaspora spread across the Roman Empire from "summary" of A History of Israel and the Holy Land by Michael Avi-Yonah
The Jewish people had a long history of dispersion even before the Roman Empire came into power. The Babylonians had already sent many Jews into exile, and after the destruction of the first Temple in Jerusalem by the Babylonians, the Jewish population in the land of Israel was greatly reduced. This initial dispersal set the stage for further migrations of Jewish communities across the ancient world.
By the time the Roman Empire rose to prominence, there were significant Jewish communities throughout the Mediterranean region. The conquests of Alexander the Great had already spread Greek culture and language, which provided a common bond among the diverse Jewish communities. Jewish communities existed not only in the land of Israel but also in the major urban centers of the Roman Empire, such as Rome, Alexandria, and Antioch.
These Jewish communities maintained a strong sense of identity and solidarity, centered around their religious practices and customs. Synagogues became the focal point of Jewish life in these communities, serving as both places of wo...
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