Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Hammurabi's Code

We recently learned about Hammurabi and his code. Here are some examples of Hammurabi's laws:

If any one is committing a robbery and is caught, then he shall be put to death.

If any one bring an accusation of any crime, and does not prove what he has charged, he shall, if a capital offense charged, be put to death.

If any one steal cattle or sheep, the theif shall pay thirtyfold. If the sheep belonged to a freed man of the king, then the theif shall pay tenfold. If the theif has nothing with which to pay, he shall be put to death.


What do you think of Hammurabi's laws?