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Edward Watts on the Age of Justinian and the Closing of the Athenian Academy
Jul 24, 2024
Historian Edward Watts discusses the Age of Justinian, his transformative reign, closure of Athenian Academy, and Christianity crises. Topics include Justinian's ambitions, controversial actions, Council of Chalcedon, religious disputes, and the impact of his rule on Western Esotericism.
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- Justinian's legal reforms reshaped Roman legal structures, setting a precedent for future developments.
- The closure of the Athenian Academy under Justinian's reign highlighted unintended consequences on Western esotericism.
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Justinian's Legal Reforms and Centralization Efforts
Justinian's legacy is marked by his meticulous legal reforms that fundamentally changed the Roman legal system. By issuing a comprehensive law code that invalidated previous laws not included, he centralized legal structures and established a more organized system, setting a precedent for future legal developments.
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