January 22 1167(23rd of Shevat, 4927): Ibn-Ezra passed away at the age of 78 in Calahorra which was on the border between Navarre and Aragon. There is no way that any entry could do justice to this Sephardic writer, philosopher, scientist and most imp... »
January 20 250: Emperor Decius begins a widespread persecution of Christians in Rome. Decius reign came during a fifty-year period (235-285) that was marked by “crisis, confusion and deterioration throughout the Roman Empire. In what... »
January 14 83 BCE: Birthdate of Marcus Antonius, who is better known as Mark Antony (often pronounced Anthony). Mark Antony is credited by some with recognizing Herod as a Jewish leader and elevating him accordingly. Later, he would side w... »
January 9 638: As a result of the Sixth Council of Toledo that began today “King Chintilla decreed that only Catholics were permitted to live in Visigothic Spain.” 681: Erwig, the Visigoth King of what is now Spain convened the 12th Council of Toledo... »