They are my first code learn in the US, I think it is attractive for me to know how the differences and the similarities between the Code of Hammurabi and the Law of Moses.
The Code of Hammurabi was a set of laws that ruled the people of Mesopotamia in 1750 B.C. Although that was a long time ago, this code is famous and often applicable even today. The Code’s basic principle was “an eye for an eye” “a tooth for a tooth”. This ensured that a person caught committing a crime will never want to repeat it again. Some people may argue the effectiveness of this approach and some of the punishments allowed by the Code, but the Babylonian society of that time saw it as the most efficient way to deal with the problem of crime without being overly cruel. (Some introduction from the network)
The Law of Moses was written by God in the Bible, consisted of many ceremonies, rituals, and symbols, to remind the people frequently of their duties and responsibilities. It included a law of carnal commandments and performances, added to the basic laws of …show more content…
Justice means getting exactly what you deserve. Some of the Code is justice in the Code of Hammurabi, but a lot of them are injustice. By the way, all of the Law of Moses is justice. For example, in the Code of Hammurabi, “If a son strike his father, his hands shall be hewn off.”, in the Law of Moses, “Anyone who attacks their father or mother is to be put to death.” I think whatever who attacks their parents should receive strict punishment. In the code, the son just is hewn off his hands. Parents are the most important people in our life. We mustn’t strike or attack them, we should show respect to them. The Code of Hammurabi represents a lower view of human life than Moses. For instance, in the code, the consequence for theft is to repay ten- to thirty-fold. If that’s not possible, the thief is executed. That’s never the case in The Law of
The Code of Hammurabi was a set of laws that ruled the people of Mesopotamia in 1750 B.C. Although that was a long time ago, this code is famous and often applicable even today. The Code’s basic principle was “an eye for an eye” “a tooth for a tooth”. This ensured that a person caught committing a crime will never want to repeat it again. Some people may argue the effectiveness of this approach and some of the punishments allowed by the Code, but the Babylonian society of that time saw it as the most efficient way to deal with the problem of crime without being overly cruel. (Some introduction from the network)
The Law of Moses was written by God in the Bible, consisted of many ceremonies, rituals, and symbols, to remind the people frequently of their duties and responsibilities. It included a law of carnal commandments and performances, added to the basic laws of …show more content…
Justice means getting exactly what you deserve. Some of the Code is justice in the Code of Hammurabi, but a lot of them are injustice. By the way, all of the Law of Moses is justice. For example, in the Code of Hammurabi, “If a son strike his father, his hands shall be hewn off.”, in the Law of Moses, “Anyone who attacks their father or mother is to be put to death.” I think whatever who attacks their parents should receive strict punishment. In the code, the son just is hewn off his hands. Parents are the most important people in our life. We mustn’t strike or attack them, we should show respect to them. The Code of Hammurabi represents a lower view of human life than Moses. For instance, in the code, the consequence for theft is to repay ten- to thirty-fold. If that’s not possible, the thief is executed. That’s never the case in The Law of