Sentences with DECRETALISTS
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"The decretalists were medieval legal scholars who focused on studying and interpreting papal decretals."
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"Some decretalists argued that papal decretals had greater authority than other sources of canon law."
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"The decretalists played a significant role in shaping the development of canon law during the Middle Ages."
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"One of the most famous decretalists was Gratian, whose work became the standard textbook in canon law."
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"Many decretalists believed that papal decretals could override conflicting decisions made by local bishops."
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"The decretalists sought to reconcile various sources of canon law and establish a coherent legal system."
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"The decretalists debated the extent of papal authority and its relationship to other ecclesiastical powers."
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"Some decretalists argued for the supremacy of papal decretals over even general councils."
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"The decretalists' emphasis on papal authority was criticized by some theologians and canon lawyers."
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"Many decretalists were also involved in the practical application of canon law as judges or legal advisors."
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"The work of the decretalists provided a foundation for the later development of canon law."
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"Some decretalists specialized in specific areas of canon law, such as marriage or ecclesiastical governance."
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"The decretalists' approach to legal interpretation had a lasting impact on Western legal traditions."
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"The teachings of the decretalists were influential not only within the Church but also in secular legal systems."
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"The work of the decretalists continues to be studied by scholars of legal history."
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"The decretalists were scholars who studied and interpreted church laws during the Middle Ages."
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"Many decretalists wrote treatises explaining the intricacies of canon law."
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"The decretalists played an important role in shaping the legal framework of the Catholic Church."
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"One of the most famous decretalists was Gratian, whose work greatly influenced canon law."
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"The decretalists were known for their expertise in ecclesiastical legislation."
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"Medieval universities often had professors specializing in decretalists studies."
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"Debates among decretalists often centered around the interpretation of specific papal decrees."
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"The decretalists' writings provided guidance to ecclesiastical courts and jurists."
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"During the 12th and 13th centuries, the influence of the decretalists grew significantly."
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"The decretalists' works were widely studied by both clergy and secular legal scholars."
