Stages of papal law, 385-1917

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When:
November 1, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – November 2, 2016 @ 7:15 pm
2016-11-01T18:00:00+00:00
2016-11-02T19:15:00+00:00
Where:
The British Academy
10 Carlton House Terrace
St. James's, London SW1Y 5AH
UK
Cost:
Free
Contact:
The British Academy
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Academic History Law & Justice
British Academy

Popes started issuing decrees modelled on those of Roman emperors while the Empire in the West was still going strong. The tradition of papal legislation continues to this day, when it governs aspects of the lives of many millions (especially where marriage is concerned). No legal system in world history has had so long a living history. The lecture will trace its evolution from the fourth to the early twentieth century, and attempt to explain the major transformations.

Speaker: Professor David d’Avray FBA. University College London
Chaired by Dame Janet Nelson FBA

Free, no registration required. For more information, please visit www.britishacademy.ac.uk/stages-papal-law-385-1917