The Oldest Code of Laws in the World by King of Babylonia Hammurabi

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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
Summary "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.)
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
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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