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A comparison of the Biblical references given in the foot notes with the provisions in the code, will enable the student to form a clear and independent idea of their relationship to each other.
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Leonard William King, (1869 – 1919) was an English archaeologist and Assyriologist. He collected stone inscriptions widely in the Near East, taught Assyrian and Babylonian archaeology at King's College for a number of years, and published a large number of works on these subjects. He is also known for his translations of ancient works such as the Code of Hammurabi. He became the Assistant to the Keeper of Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities at the British Museum.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed insight into one of the oldest surviving legal texts, the Code of Hammurabi. This ancient artifact was inscribed on an 8-foot stone stele and believed to have been authored by King Hammurabi of Babylon in the eighteenth century B.C.E. Consisting of 282 laws, the code encompasses aspects of criminal law, family law, trade and commerce, and much more. The code provides valuable insights into the prevailing laws and customs of ancient Mesopotamia, enabling readers to compare and contrast their differences with modern legal systems. For instance, it establishes various penalties for theft, assault, kidnapping, and murder. The laws also address issues such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and property rights. Furthermore, the code offers glimpses into the social structure and hierarchy of ancient Babylonian society. It provides regulations for interactions between different classes of people, including slaves, freemen, and nobles. The code also addresses issues related to debt and compensation, highlighting the importance of economic fairness and stability in ancient Mesopotamia. Through this book, readers gain a profound understanding of the legal framework that governed one of the earliest civilizations. By delving into the Code of Hammurabi, one gains a deeper appreciation of the historical development of law and justice, as well as the enduring influence of ancient legal principles on modern legal systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334595868_0
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