Explore how late Roman law shaped church and state across medieval Europe.
The Ecclesiastical Edicts of the Theodosian Code analyzes the almost century of Christian legislation that blended church life with imperial power. It explains how the Theodosian codex selected and preserved ecclesiastical rules, and why these edicts mattered for law, politics, and daily life in the late empire and beyond.
Readers will gain a clear view of topics like the Law of Citations, the politics of episcopal elections, clerical immunity, and the long influence of Roman law on medieval Christianity. The book places the code in its historical context, showing how religious policy, councils, and civil authority interacted to shape European law and institutions.
Ideal for readers of legal history, late antiquity, and the roots of medieval European institutions.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the profound influence of religious institutions on Roman law, a fusion that shaped the very nature of European civilization. The author traces the evolution of this interrelationship from the reign of Constantine to that of Theodosius the Younger, examining how the rise of Christianity transformed Roman jurisprudence. Through a comprehensive analysis of legal edicts on ecclesiastical subjects, the author sheds light on the legal framework that governed the interaction between church and state. This book provides a deep dive into the legal foundations of Christianity's rise and the intricate relationship between religion and governance in the late Roman Empire. It illuminates the origins of ecclesiastical privileges and immunities that would persist for centuries, shaping the political and social landscape of Europe. The author's meticulous analysis of the Theodosian Code offers a unique perspective on the complex legal and religious issues that defined this pivotal era, making this book an invaluable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the intersection of religion and law. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333584610_0
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