Provisions for the proconsul. Some remarks on D. 1.16.6.3 in the Kórnik manuscript of Digestum Vetus Cover Image

Provisions for the proconsul. Some remarks on D. 1.16.6.3 in the Kórnik manuscript of Digestum Vetus
Provisions for the proconsul. Some remarks on D. 1.16.6.3 in the Kórnik manuscript of Digestum Vetus

Author(s): Maciej Jońca
Subject(s): History
Published by: KSIĘGARNIA AKADEMICKA Sp. z o.o.
Keywords: Digestum Vetus; Roman law; proconsul; xenia

Summary/Abstract: The paper discusses Medieval interpretation of Roman legal prescription, concerning the acceptance of gifts and presents by state officials. The discussed text is the Kórnik manuscript of Digestum Vetus and the comments that it contains, both in form of text and illustrations, that pertain to the main issue debated.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 15
  • Page Range: 123-136
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English