Codes of Hammurabi and Moses

The book ""Codes of Hammurabi and Moses"" by W.W. Davies is an in-depth analysis of the legal codes of two ancient civilizations, Babylon and Israel. The author examines the Code of Hammurabi, which was created by King Hammurabi of Babylon in the 18th century BCE, and the Mosaic Law, which is found in the Old Testament of the Bible and was given to Moses by God.Davies explores the similarities and differences between these two codes, highlighting the ways in which they reflect the values and beliefs of their respective societies. He also discusses the historical context in which these codes were created, providing insight into the political and social structures of ancient Babylon and Israel.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the two codes. Davies examines topics such as the role of the king in Babylonian law, the treatment of slaves and women, and the concept of justice in both codes.Overall, ""Codes of Hammurabi and Moses"" provides a fascinating look at two of the most important legal codes in human history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, law, or comparative religion.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.