Diocletian
Roman Emperor who, together with Maximian, ordered by edict that the books of Moses and Scripture be handed over for burning. The faithful preferred martyrdom rather than surrender the sacred books.
Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture
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Moses as the Most Ancient Theologian, Philosopher, Poet, and Historian
— Ordered by edict that books of Moses and Scripture be handed over for burning; faithful preferred martyrdom
"When Maximian and Diocletian ordered by edict that the books of Moses... be handed over to them for burning"