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It appears utterly absurd and impermissible that the Jews, whom God has condemned to eternal slavery for their guilt, should enjoy our Christian love.

— Pope Paul IV Papal Bull Cum nimis absurdum (1555)

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Jews can only engage themselves in the work of street-sweepers and rag-pickers, and cannot produce merchants or things necessary for human use.

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