Publisher's Synopsis
""The Hammurabi Code and the Sinaitic Legislation"" is a book written by Chilperic Edwards that provides an in-depth analysis of two ancient legal codes. The first is the Code of Hammurabi, which was created in ancient Babylon and is one of the oldest known legal codes in history. The second is the Sinaitic Legislation, which is a collection of laws found in the Hebrew Bible.The book includes a complete translation of the Great Babylonian Inscription, which was discovered at Susa and contains the full text of the Hammurabi Code. This translation is accompanied by detailed commentary and analysis, which helps readers understand the historical and cultural context of the code.In addition to the Hammurabi Code, the book also explores the Sinaitic Legislation in detail. This includes an examination of the Ten Commandments and other laws found in the Hebrew Bible, as well as their significance in ancient Israelite society.Overall, ""The Hammurabi Code and the Sinaitic Legislation"" is a comprehensive study of two of the most important legal codes in human history. It provides readers with a deep understanding of the social, cultural, and political contexts in which these codes were created, as well as their lasting impact on modern legal systems.1904. The object of this work is to provide a complete and careful translation of the whole of the great Babylonian inscription containing the laws of Hammurabi, and to bring together in a brief form all the known facts connected with the period of Babylonian history to which it belongs. Contents: Discovery of the Code; Legal System of the Babylonians; Hammurabi and His Reign; Text of the Inscription; Notes on the Code; Laws of Moses; First Dynasty of Babylon; Genesis XIV; Relics of Earlier Babylonian Laws; Index to the 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.
