Gratian's<i>Decretum</i>and the Changing Historiographical Landscape
Melodie H. Eichbauer
Abstract Gratian's Concordia discordantium canonum (i.e., Decretum ) organized the canonical tradition into a comprehensive survey and laid new foundation for canon law. Scholarship on in decades preceding late 1990s focused later additions to . The importance of which suggested that was not compiled one fell swoop, but rather experienced some sort development. Since 1990s, scholars have made tremendous advances our understanding This essay centers controversial debate regarding number recensions versions) work circulated. has changed how understand dating use Roman law, all shape Decretum's purpose.
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