Law code passed by Emperors Severus and Antoninus, 221/222 AD [Roman Empire; Some overall present-day countries include Italy, Spain, England, France, Greece, Turkey, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt] [Provisional]: “The divine Severus and Antoninus allowed those who follow the Jewish superstition to accept honors (public offices), but also imposed punishments on those who would not betray their religion.”
Ulpianus, Digesta, 50.2.3.3, Researched and Translated by Joan Paez 12/21/2015