The Code Of Hammurabi's Law
Response Assignment One
Hammurabi’s law is one of the first set of laws to be used throughout centenaries. These laws were placed for a govern democracy. Three different gods saw Hammurabi worthy enough to create a law to govern the land. Anu, Bel, and Shamash who all feel that Hammurabi is superior, can make fair judgment, and will bring justice to the people. Hammurabi now feels that he is one of the mightiest rulers he sees himself as god of all kings.
Hammurabi considers himself to be the Shepard of the land (Babylonia) he must protect those who have been done wrong against the wrong doers. He plans to destroy all wickedness to further the well-being of mankind. Hammurabi deems himself the god of obedience to enlighten the land to humble the proud. He has proven himself worthy amongst the god with his knowledge and wisdom. The code was presented to Hammurabi by Shamash for his devotion to the gods The code is built on an “eye for an eye” conduct so no would have an unfair punishment for their actions. Hammurabi goal was to protect those who were weak and less fortunate. The laws applied to everyone and punishment depended on social class. Harsh and swift punishment was the result of those who chose to disobey the law. The people of Babylonia had strong faith in their …show more content…
Hammurabi intent of his laws was to guide his people into a righteous and not wicked way of wicked way of living. The law attempted to incorporate every phase of life such as adultery, divorce, trade, property and ownership, etc. The law affected the social structure people were split into different social groups. Revenge played a big role in the law it was the main source of being compensated for what crime towards a person. Hammurabi’s purpose of his law was so future kings could rule by his law keeping his name alive through from centaury to
Hammurabi’s law is one of the first set of laws to be used throughout centenaries. These laws were placed for a govern democracy. Three different gods saw Hammurabi worthy enough to create a law to govern the land. Anu, Bel, and Shamash who all feel that Hammurabi is superior, can make fair judgment, and will bring justice to the people. Hammurabi now feels that he is one of the mightiest rulers he sees himself as god of all kings.
Hammurabi considers himself to be the Shepard of the land (Babylonia) he must protect those who have been done wrong against the wrong doers. He plans to destroy all wickedness to further the well-being of mankind. Hammurabi deems himself the god of obedience to enlighten the land to humble the proud. He has proven himself worthy amongst the god with his knowledge and wisdom. The code was presented to Hammurabi by Shamash for his devotion to the gods The code is built on an “eye for an eye” conduct so no would have an unfair punishment for their actions. Hammurabi goal was to protect those who were weak and less fortunate. The laws applied to everyone and punishment depended on social class. Harsh and swift punishment was the result of those who chose to disobey the law. The people of Babylonia had strong faith in their …show more content…
Hammurabi intent of his laws was to guide his people into a righteous and not wicked way of wicked way of living. The law attempted to incorporate every phase of life such as adultery, divorce, trade, property and ownership, etc. The law affected the social structure people were split into different social groups. Revenge played a big role in the law it was the main source of being compensated for what crime towards a person. Hammurabi’s purpose of his law was so future kings could rule by his law keeping his name alive through from centaury to