The Law Code of Simeon, Bishop of Rev-Ardashir

The Law Code of Simeon of Rev-Ardashir, originally written in Persian, was translated into Syriac by a monk of Bet-Qatraye. The Code's author, possibly the early 7th century Metropolitan mentioned in the letters of Patriarch Iso-yahb III, aims to clarify the origins of the Christian legal system, and to address family matters, including inheritance and the role of slaves.

Summary

The Law Code of Simeon of Rev-Ardashir, originally written in Persian, was translated into Syriac by a monk of Be?-Qatraye. The Code's author, possibly to be identified with a rebellious metropolitan mentioned in the letters of Patriarch Išo?-yahb III, aims to clarify theoretical scriptural law, and to address specific cases of inheritance law.

Product details

• Authors: Amir Harrak
• Assisted by: Amir Harrak (Editor)
• Publisher: Gorgias Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.12.2019
• EAN: 9781463241346
• ISBN: 978-1-4632-4134-6
• No. of pages: 106
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 167 g
• Series: Texts from Christian Late Antiquity
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity