The Oldest Code of Laws in the World by King of Babylonia Hammurabi
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"The Oldest Code of Laws in the World" by Hammurabi is a historical account written in the early 19th century, centering on one of ancient Babylon's most significant contributions to societal governance. This compilation elucidates the laws established by King Hammurabi during his reign over Babylonia in the third millennium B.C., reflecting the legal and moral frameworks that governed his empire and influenced subsequent societies, including the Hebrews. The opening of this
work introduces the importance of the Code of Hammurabi, emphasizing its monumental status as a legal framework that shaped the understanding of justice and order in ancient Mesopotamia. The text outlines the laws inscribed on a large black diorite stele discovered in Elam, detailing various legal stipulations ranging from property rights to family law and penalties for specific offenses. It sets the stage for comprehending the implications these laws had on social structure and justice, providing readers with an invaluable glimpse into the civilization of early Babylon and its legal philosophies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hammurabi, King of Babylonia, 1811? BCE-1751? BCE |
|---|---|
| Translator | Johns, C. H. W. (Claude Hermann Walter), 1857-1920 |
| LoC No. | 03017247 |
| Title |
The Oldest Code of Laws in the World The code of laws promulgated by Hammurabi, King of Babylon, B.C. 2285-2242 |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1903 T. & T. Clark edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KL: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: Asia and Eurasia, Africa, Pacific Area, and Antarctica |
| Subject | Law -- Iraq -- Babylonia -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17150 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17150-0 |
| Release Date | Nov 25, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2910 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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