Edict of toleration
An edict of toleration is a declaration, made by a government or ruler and states, that members of a given religion will not be persecuted for engaging in their religious practices and traditions. The edict implies tacit acceptance of the religion rather than its endorsement by the ruling power. Contents 1 Edicts of toleration in history 1.1 Ancient times 1.2 Middle Ages 1.3 Early modern period 1.4 Late modern period 1.5 20th century 2 See also 3 References 4 External links Edicts of toleration in history Ancient times 539 B.C. – The Cyrus Cylinder, a clay document issued by Achaemenid Persian monarch Cyrus the Great declaring the restoration of the cult of Marduk in Babylon and the restorations of the temples of many peoples, including the Jews. 311 A.D. – The Edict of Toleration by Galerius was issued in 311 by the Roman Tetrarchy of Galerius, Constantine and Licinius, officially ending the Diocletian persecution of Christianity. 313 – Roman Emperors Consta...