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Jews From Alexandria
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The Jewish-Greek Conflicts
The first major recorded conflict occurred during the reign of Caligula (38–41 CE). Relations deteriorated rapidly, fueled by disputes over political representation, taxation, and religious differences. The Alexandrian Greeks, led by figures such as Apion, presented grievances to the Emperor, alleging that the Jews claimed undue civic honors and refused to acknowledge the divine status attributed to the Emperor [^5]. These disputes occasionally flared into violent riots, resulting in significant casualties am…