Codes of Hammurabi and Moses

""Codes of Hammurabi and Moses"" by W. W. Davies is a comparative study of two ancient legal codes from the Near East. The book delves into the similarities and differences between the Code of Hammurabi, which was written in Babylon in the 18th century BCE, and the laws of Moses, which were recorded in the Hebrew Bible around the 13th century BCE. The author examines the historical and cultural contexts in which these codes were written, and explores how they reflect the social and economic structures of their respective societies. He also analyzes the legal principles and practices embodied in each code, and assesses their impact on later legal systems.The book is divided into two main parts. The first part focuses on the Code of Hammurabi, providing a detailed analysis of its structure, content, and historical context. The second part examines the laws of Moses, including the Ten Commandments and other legal provisions found in the Torah. Throughout the book, Davies highlights the similarities and differences between the two codes, and draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient Near Eastern texts, biblical scholarship, and modern legal theory. Overall, ""Codes of Hammurabi and Moses"" offers a fascinating insight into the legal systems of two ancient civilizations, and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of law and justice.1905. With copious comments, index and Bible references. The discovery of the Hammurabi Code is one of the greatest achievements of archeology. This document carries us back to gray antiquity, to a period long antedating the beginning of the law of Moses. Contains the text of the Hammurabi Code with parallels and comments and the Hammurabi code.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.