The book ""The Laws of Moses and the Code of Hammurabi"" by Stanley A. Cook is a comparative study of the legal systems of ancient Israel and Babylon. The author examines the similarities and differences between the laws of Moses, as recorded in the Hebrew Bible, and the Code of Hammurabi, a collection of laws from ancient Babylon. The book begins with an overview of the historical and cultural context of both legal systems, providing a detailed account of the political and social structures of ancient Israel and Babylon. ...
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The book ""The Laws of Moses and the Code of Hammurabi"" by Stanley A. Cook is a comparative study of the legal systems of ancient Israel and Babylon. The author examines the similarities and differences between the laws of Moses, as recorded in the Hebrew Bible, and the Code of Hammurabi, a collection of laws from ancient Babylon. The book begins with an overview of the historical and cultural context of both legal systems, providing a detailed account of the political and social structures of ancient Israel and Babylon. The author then delves into a comparative analysis of the laws themselves, examining the structure, content, and purpose of each set of laws. Throughout the book, Cook highlights the ways in which the laws of Moses and the Code of Hammurabi reflect the values and beliefs of their respective societies. He also explores the ways in which these legal systems influenced later legal traditions, including the development of Western law. Overall, ""The Laws of Moses and the Code of Hammurabi"" is a comprehensive and insightful study of two of the most important legal systems in ancient history. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the social, political, and cultural contexts that shaped these legal traditions, and sheds light on their enduring influence on modern legal thought.Includes: Index To The Code Of Hammurabi, Index Of Biblical Passages And A General Index.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.
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