The intertwinement of Roman (civil) law and canon law in the medieval Eu- rope is commonly designated as "both laws” (ius utrumque). Medieval canon law was a universal law, which emerged from ecclesiastical as well as ancient Roman legal sources and was at its core a product of scholastic ecclesiastical science of canon lawyers as well as papal legislation. The article outlines three centuries of development and the core content of ecclesiastical legal collections in the period of the classical age of canonist science (12th−14th centuries). The period is characterised primarily by the private collection of canon sources Decretum Gratiani (1140), the most extensive medieval official codification – Liber Extra (1234) as well as its additions Liber Sextus (1298), Clementinae (1317) and Extravagantes. The mission of the papal legislation was to upgrade Roman law provisions in the light of Gospel and theological teachings. The law-making activity of the Church, resembling the vocation of Roman prae- tor, facilitated the reception Roman law in a society governed by the values of Christian morality.

Key words: Canon law, Roman law, reception of Roman law, Catholic Church, codification, Code of Canon Law, Christianity, Middle Ages.

In commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Martin Pegius’s birth (1523– 1592), the esteemed Carniolian jurist, renowned for his ground-breaking sci- entific contributions on the field of law, an exhibition showcasing his works is taking place in the foyer of the Faculty of Law library. The curated collection includes the original edition of his Tractatus on servitudes (1558), a facsimile of a partial translation of Justinian’s Code (1566), the Essays of Legal Opin- ions (1564), and a facsimile of Pegius’s astrological Book of Birth Hours (1570) published in 1924. Visitors have the unique opportunity to acquaint them- selves with the newly discovered stylised portrayal of Martin Pegius, artfully preserved on his tombstone in Salzburg.

Key words: Martin Pegius, legal scholar, exhibition of works, Faculty of Law University of Ljubljana.

The article examines the latest insights into the life and work of Martin Pegius (1519–1592), a renowned early modern legal scholar from the territory that is now Slovenia. Born in Pillichgrätz, Carniola, Pegius earned a doctoral degree in Ingolstadt and later served as a scribe, counsellor, and consistory assessor. He authored numerous scholarly works during his tenure at the Archbishopric of Salzburg. In this paper, we provide a detailed presentation of Pegius’s writings on The Right of Retractus, The Law and Privileges of Dowries, The Easements of Urban and Rural Hereditary Lands, Emphyteutic Lease, Auction Law, Attempts at Legal Opinions, and a partial translation of Justinian’s Code, as well as a work attributed to Pegius entitled The Law of Dogs, Pigeons, and Chickens. Also of particular importance are his non-legal works in the fields of rhetoric (On Tropes and Figures), astrology (The Book of Birth Hours), and herbal medicine (The Book of Herbs). After his career declined due to accusations of leaking confidential information and practising witchcraft, he spent the final ten years of his life imprisoned in Salzburg Castle. Pegius’s works were printed and remained in legal use until the late 18th century, after which his name faded into obscurity. Today, his decision to write legal works in German rather than in the then-dominant Latin marks him as one of the co-founders of German legal terminology.

Keywords: reception of Roman law, legal science, Carniola, Salzburg, Bavaria, Catholic Church, Justinian Code, German legal terminology.