Et quasi proprium et sanctissimum templum iustitiae consecrare
Et quasi proprium et sanctissimum templum iustitiae consecrare

Summary/Abstract: In the sixth century, the legislation of Emperor Justinian was probably made with the utmost care and concern. The Christian ruler regarded himself as the restorer of the classical Roman tradition and also a great reformer. This was mainly pointed out in his decrees. In the introductory decrees of his codification emphasized that there is a dual imperial objective, namely the re-emergence of the imperium Romanum and the codification of classical law, both goals viewed as service to God. In the centre of the Christian codification of Justinian, the Digest stands for a particular reason the emperor gave it, raising up the own and most holy temple to justice for his subjects. The introductory decrees use metaphors in order to convince the reader of his sacred goals and to ensure his subjects that his legislation will be the protector of the State and the development of the legal institutions under the cloak of the restauration of ancient Roman tradition.

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