The first nomocanon, in the sixth century, is ascribed, though without certainty, to John Scholasticus, whose canons it utilizes and completes. He had drawn up (about 550) a purely canonical compilation in 50 titles, and later composed an extract from the Justinian's Novellae in 87 chapters that relate the ecclesiastical matters.
The first canon, in the sixth century, is attributed to John Scholasticus, though without certainty. His canons are utilized and expanded upon by him. He compiled a canonical collection of 50 titles around 550 AD, and later composed an extract from Justinian's Novellae with 87 chapters that relate to ecclesiastical matters.