Corpus Juris Canonici by Unknown
The "Corpus Juris Canonici" is a comprehensive collection of significant canonical legislation used by the Catholic Church, primarily from the medieval period. It served as the foundation for ecclesiastical law within the Church until the early 20th century. This compilation includes various decrees, papal letters, and council decisions that were instrumental in guiding the legal and administrative functions of the Church. It reflects the Church's efforts to systematize and unify its legal framework, addressing issues of doctrine, clerical conduct, and church governance, thereby shaping the legal landscape of the Church for centuries.
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