Codex  534 A.D. (2nd Version) 12 Books

Digest (Pandects) 533 A.D. 50 Books

Institutes 533 A.D. 4 Books

Map of Justinian's Empire

Mosaic of Justinian in San Vitale, Ravenna

Canon Law in Justinian's Codex

Justinian's Roman Law of Marriage

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The texts here address the issue of marriage, and date back particularly to the time of the Emperor Augustus [r. 27BC-14AD] who was very concerned about family matters and ensuring a large population.  Back to Syllabus

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