THE ENDURING INFLUENCE OF ROMAN LAW ON MODERN JURISPRUDENCE: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

This scholarly inquiry examines the enduring influence that Roman law has exerted on the evolving corpus of contemporary jurisprudence. Through methodological rigor, employing analytical, synthetic, and comparative modalities, this research has arrived at illuminating findings. It asserts that the ancient mechanisms and principles of the Roman legal order possess an unbroken thread of relevance within today's legal frameworks, influencing the formation of political and institutional structures foundational to market dynamics and economic progression.

The study reveals that distinct sectors of Roman law have been instrumental in the development of legal paradigms. The ius publicum, regulating the nuanced interplay between the state and the citizenry, has profoundly molded the constitutional constructs of modern nation-states. In parallel, the ius privatum has been essential in shaping civil law systems, offering a sophisticated navigation of interpersonal rights and duties. Moreover, the study accentuates the consequential emergence of the ius gentium, or the "law of nations", concomitant with Rome's burgeoning commerce. This legal construct provided a robust architectural underpinning for the framework of rules that now govern the international exchange of goods and services, thereby laying a foundational pillar for the edifice of contemporary international law.

The findings of this comprehensive study hold immense value both in the broader context of exploring the history of modern jurisprudence and in the more specific context of delving into the rich historical tapestry of ancient Rome. It enriches the academic discourse on the historical continuum that has shaped jurisprudence, proffering a nuanced understanding of the legacy of Roman law and its complex intertwinement with the present-day governance of legal relationships