Gayo, ¿el pedagogo?

Gaius is usually accused of having re-systematized the law into persons-things-actions. This statement is commonly heard from various Roman law professors or in academic texts. It is also said that this work was accidental, as it was done for pedagogical rather than legal purposes. Even so, it is worth asking about the truth and scope of these claims. Therefore, this article examines the novelty of Gaius's classification and its potential pedagogical origin.