The Jews are not to be compelled to the faith, but they are to be allowed to live among Christians, provided they do not blaspheme Christ or the saints.
— Thomas Aquinas Medieval

Catholic philosopher and theologian

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Summa Theologica, Part II-II, Q. 10, Art. 8, Reply to Obj. 2

Date / Period

c. 1265-1274

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Shocking

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https://www.newadvent.org/summa/3010.htm#article8

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