Indelible Archives: Law and Donation in Middle and Late Byzantine Inscriptions

Middle and late Byzantine inscriptions in Thessaloniki reveal enduring legal and donation practices, preserving indelible records of societal norms. These archives, referenced by historians like Niketas Choniates and John Kinnamos, document complex transactions and governance structures through marble slabs and textual fragments. The study analyzes inscriptions to reconstruct historical contexts, drawing parallels with biblical phrases (e.g., μάχαιρα δίστομος) to underscore their cultural significance. By synthesizing epigraphic evidence and cross-referencing with scholarly works—including Mango (1963), Grünbart (2021), and Stavropoulos (2021)—the research illuminates the intersection of law, religion, and power in Byzantine Thessaloniki.

Rhoby, A. (2024). Indelible Archives: Law and Donation in Middle and Late Byzantine Inscriptions. Byzantinische Rechtsgeschichte Im Internationalen Kontext, 101–114. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783111331126-008