Justinian, Ivan III, and Suleiman all instituted systems of absolute power for the rulers of their empires. They made and enforced all of the laws of their respective lands.
Byzantine
In both the Roman and Byzantine Empires, the idea of combining secular government with religious authority was integral to their political systems. The Roman Empire initially maintained a separation between church and state; however, as Christianity became dominant, emperors like Constantine the Great began to intertwine their rule with the Church, promoting the idea of the emperor as a divinely appointed leader. In the Byzantine Empire, this relationship deepened, with the concept of Caesaropapism, where the emperor wielded significant control over religious affairs, establishing the state and church as intertwined institutions that supported each other’s authority. This fusion helped to legitimize imperial power and unify the populace under a common religious and political vision.
religious tolerance
Pretty much every thing other than religion...
Justinian code
a church building recognized as a great architectural achievement of Justinian's reign.
The Byzantine Empire.
The Byzantine and Persian empires were weak.
Both empires shared similar laws and traditions.
Justinian, Ivan III, and Suleiman all instituted systems of absolute power for the rulers of their empires. They made and enforced all of the laws of their respective lands.
-Roman-Byzantine-Mongol-Russia
eastern orthodox christianity
Byzantine
Trade routes/Renaissance
In both the Roman and Byzantine Empires, the idea of combining secular government with religious authority was integral to their political systems. The Roman Empire initially maintained a separation between church and state; however, as Christianity became dominant, emperors like Constantine the Great began to intertwine their rule with the Church, promoting the idea of the emperor as a divinely appointed leader. In the Byzantine Empire, this relationship deepened, with the concept of Caesaropapism, where the emperor wielded significant control over religious affairs, establishing the state and church as intertwined institutions that supported each other’s authority. This fusion helped to legitimize imperial power and unify the populace under a common religious and political vision.
the roman, catholic, and byzantine empires