“Under the reign of [Roman Emperor] Constantius the persecutions of the Jews reached such a height that . . . the computation of the [astro-lunar-solar] calendar [was] forbidden under pain of severe punishment.” The Jewish Encyclopedia, “Calendar.” [Search for “Calendar.” Select “Calendar, History of.” The Quote is the last paragraph under the Talmudic Section.] [Emphasis mine]

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