Compare the Code of Hammurabi with the laws of the Hebrew Covenant (including, but not limited to, the Ten Commandments). In what way do they appear to have a common root? In what major way do they differ?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Students should appreciate the similarities between the two in, for instance, the Law of the Goring Ox and the use of harsh punishments. The penetration of law into common, everyday activity should be recognized, as well as the partial conceptualization of legal principles in the Hebrew case, which appears to be lacking in Hammurabi's Code. They could also mention that both could be found in permanent, written forms.

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