Summoned to the Roman Courts

"Summoned to the Roman Courts" is the first work by Detlef Liebs, an internationally recognized expert on ancient Roman law, to be made available in English. Originally presented as a series of popular lectures, this book brings to life a thousand years of Roman history through sixteen studies of famous court cases - from the legendary trial of Horatius for the killing of his s...

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"Summoned to the Roman Courts" is the first work by Detlef Liebs, an internationally recognized expert on ancient Roman law, to be made available in English. Originally presented as a series of popular lectures, this book brings to life a thousand years of Roman history through sixteen studies of famous court cases - from the legendary trial of Horatius for the killing of his sister, to the trial of Jesus Christ, to that of the Christian leader Priscillian for heresy. Drawing on a wide variety of ancient sources, the author not only paints a vivid picture of ancient Roman society, but also illuminates how ancient legal practices still profoundly affect how the law is implemented today.

Preface vii
Introduction 1
1. Killing a Sister for Mourning a Fallen Enemy 3
2. Temporary End to Trials Involving Black Magic 14
3. A Dowry Hunter Loses Out 24
4. A Naive Buyer 33
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Preface vii
Introduction 1
1. Killing a Sister for Mourning a Fallen Enemy 3
2. Temporary End to Trials Involving Black Magic 14
3. A Dowry Hunter Loses Out 24
4. A Naive Buyer 33
5. The Party's Intention vs. the Pedantry of Jurists? 43
6. Cicero Thwarts the Intrigue of a Powerful Man 53
7. Defense against a Lover's Malice 66
8. Corrupter of Morals through Poetry, or Accessory to a Conspiracy? 83
9. A Precautionary Crucifixion 95
10. "They Hate Mankind" 114
11. A Criminal Organization? 125
12. Brutal Slave Owners 139
13. Self-Help Is Punished 155
14. Protecting a Ward Prevails over Standard Payment Practices 165
15. A Dispute among Christians 176
16. The Execution of Heretics 186
Conclusion 195
Notes 201
Index 269
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