The Priest and the Magistrate

Abstract

Abstract This chapter explicates the divisions of power between priests and magistrates, which are either determined by Roman tradition or Greek thought. It highlights the Roman public law reproduced by the hierarchy: Publicum ius in sacris, in sacerdotibus, in magistratibus consistit. Cicero outlined two types of legislation for the main aspects of power, religious laws, and laws concerning magistrates in line with the legitimately hierarchical order that corresponds to Ulpian. The chapter then considers the military immunity and privileges of priests, and how magistrates could also participate in the practice of public religion. Additionally, it recognizes the difference of recruitment for priests and magistrates.