Konzilien und kanonisches Recht in Sptantike und frhem Mittelalter

The scholarly book "Councils and Canon Law in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages" offers a comprehensive analysis of the development of canon law in various Christian cultures, including Latin, Greek, Syrian, and Coptic traditions. Unlike many previous studies that primarily focused on the content and organization of canon law, this work emphasizes the processes that led to the decisions of the councils. Authors Wolfram Brandes, Hartmut Leppin, and Alexandra Hasse-Ungeheuer illuminate the historical contexts and dynamics that shaped the emergence of canon law. Through an interdisciplinary approach, a deeper understanding of the role of councils in the development of ecclesiastical law and the associated social structures is conveyed. The book is aimed at professionals and those interested in history, archaeology, and legal studies who wish to engage with the roots of canon law.