The Codex Theodosianus (Book of Theodosius) was a compilation of the laws of the Roman Empire under the Christian emperors since 312. A commission was established by Theodosius II in 429 and the compilation was published in 438. The Codex decreed that pagan schools, temples, and games were forbidden, so that pagans would no longer have the opportunity to sin; "...the pleasures of the theaters and games are to be kept from the people in all cities, and all the thoughts of Christians and believers are to be occupied with the worship of God."

The Code was somewhat ineffectual and Roman law was organized further in the Corpus Juris Civilis during the reign of Justinian I.

External links

• Excerpts from the Codex Theodosianus
• The Codex Theodosianus

5th century books | Law books | Roman law | Byzantine Empire | House of Theodosius | Latin prose texts

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