Constantinople in the age of Justinian
...ual teacher. Constantinople law was based, primarily, on the Roman law, which preceded it. Justinian rewrote the entire codification of the statute law on February 15, 528 AD. He appointed ten jurists to compile the new law."Love toward mankind," summed up the imperial values of forbearance, gentleness, and clemency toward his subjects, upon which his laws were based. Justinian, basically, took the old law and removed all obsolete and unchristian laws. The law was widely effective and could be enforced on a large scale. Additions were also made to the law as necessary. After accomplishing this feat, the men took an even larger undertaking, compiling the method of law used by the great Roman lawyers. To accomplish this he had to resolve old conflicts, in which classical jurists were in disagreement. When all these cases were acted upon, it was possible to begin the compilation. The reconquest of the Roman world. After the fall at Rome, many territoies had begun to run their own countries again, so when Constantine came to power, he had to reconquer much of the known world. To do this, they employed man different types of armies. instead of having a vast army under one rule, they had man smaller units, each conquering separate areas. Some types of forces were frontier garrison troops, who settled on the borders, the mobile field army, which were sent on expeditions, and the bodyguards of generals, who were paid and were similar to special force operatives. Through these forces, Constantine reconquere the known world. The Empire's affiliation with the Body of Christ could be seen everywhere. In the age of Justinian, life was blessed, strengthened, and aided by the Church. The faithful were cared for from birth to death by the Body of Christ. Even the homes of the day were centered around a series of church services. Throughout the year, they commemorated the apostles, martyrs and saints. There were many churches in the city of Constantinople, and everyone was expected to attend. Pagan rituals were frowned upon, but practiced, and arena games and torture could not be stopped all at once, but did over a period of time. It took approximately 500 years to abolish the page philosophy and rituals. There was a lack of unity in some parts of the state. To the Syrians and Egyptians, the Christian life was something forced on them. For this reason they started a national cause, which focused on the forced religion, and any grievances they held against their rulers. Justinian, angered by the rebellion against his religion, imprisoned, tortured, and executed all who opposed his views. He also forced his doctrine on all the churches. He didn't want any difference from church to ...