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303 CE–311 CE

Great Persecution and Tetrarchic religious policy

Roman Empire · Derecho, religión y gobierno

A series of Tetrarchic edicts targeted Christian buildings, texts, rights, and clergy, with uneven regional enforcement. “Great Persecution” describes imperial policy, not an identical experience for every community.

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