[malakhi]

The first laws of England to be set down in writing were in Latin.

Sure, but that was pre-Christian.

[SoothingDave]

Sure, but that was pre-Christian.

If you say so. The point, though, is still indisputable that the Church, long after the Empire snuffed out, carried along this idea of a written code to the tribes of Europe.

Often times, the Church had to devise the first written instances of a language they met. They did this in order to have written agreements, contracts, etc.

SD

[RobbyS]

"England," not Britain. I think it was the king of Kent and he was served by monks from the Roman mission.