Epanagoge
The Epanagoge (
Basil I the Macedonian (r. 867–886), it was only completed under his son and successor, Leo VI the Wise (r. 886–912). As its name suggests, it was meant to be an introduction to the legislation of the Basilika, published later during Leo's reign.[1][2]
The work, organized in 40 volumes, covers almost all spheres of law, and was explicitly meant to replace the earlier
The Epanagoge was withdrawn from official use soon after its publication, being replaced by the Patriarch Nikon in the 17th century.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Kazhdan 1991, p. 703.
- ^ a b c Vasiliev 1952, p. 341.
- ^ Kazhdan 1991, pp. 703–704, 1725.
- ^ Vasiliev 1952, pp. 341–342.
Sources
- ISBN 978-0-19-504652-6.
- ISBN 0-299-80925-0.