The Gloss to the Saunteen Kesta (Seventeen Statutes) of the Frisian Land Law
J. Hallebeek
Summary The Seventeen Statutes is one of the oldest classical texts Old Frisian Law. In its late fifteenth century edition, as part Land Law, it was provided with Latin glosses. Analysis these glosses, which were scarcely investigated until now, enables us to pronounce more certainty upon date both a compilation, and Gloss. Moreover, glosses reflect considerable increase ecclesiastical competence, point certain principles Romano-canonical procedure use Roman law when applying provisions indigenous law. This all may indicate stronger presence learned in medieval Friesland than previously assumed.
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