Code_of_Hammurabi

The Code of Hammurabi The Code of Hammurabi is remembered more for the punishments set for each crime , and not for the crimes themselves . The ``eye for an eye ' rule and the plentiful crimes that may result to a death penalty may seem harsh for us nowadays , but the Code has been the basis of other subsequent laws used to govern a society . ``By far the most remarkable of the Hammurabi records is his code of laws , the earliest-known example of a ruler proclaiming publicly to his people an entire body of laws , arranged in ly groups , so that all men might read and know what was required of them (Fordham University ) The Code is also considered Hammurabi 's best legacy not only to his people , but to other societies as well . This is understandable because Hammurabi has ruled over the world 's oldest metropolis , Babylon . During those times , the code of law is considered ``a subject for prayer , although the dominant view is contempt for the violators of the law (Yale Law School ) The Code of Hammurabi is basically a list of rules for a community . There are negative and positive results that can be expected with the implementation of the set rules . Hammurabi , Babylon 's ruler , has formulated the laws in to make sure that his kingdom maintains peace , and justice . He is presented as a king who is also a wise law-giver . However , as said earlier , there are advantages and disadvantages in implementing the Code of Hammurabi . Due to the strictness and gravity of the punishments , the Code may actually create a peaceful community . Fear is instilled in the people of Babylon . The Code also aims to promote balance and over-all justice in the community : `` .Hammurabi , the exalted prince , who feared God , to bring about the rule of righteousness in the land , to destroy the wicked and the evil-doers so that the strong should not harm the weak so that I should rule over the black-headed people like Shamash , and enlighten the land , to further the well-being of mankind (Yale Law School ) I believe that the Code is well-intended . It must also have been a success because there are other set of rules that seem to follow the Code of Hammurabi . If one should peruse the Ten Commandments , some similarities can be discovered . Basically , what is considered a sin in Hammurabi 's time is still considered a sin or a violation of the law . However , the Commandments have reduced the violations that should be punishable by death . In fact , the emphasis is on what should not be done , not on what punishments should be implemented . This negative way of setting rules , like ``Thou shall not kill ' is its similarity to the Code of Hammurabi , except that the Code attaches the punishments to what must not be done (Bible .Org ) There are many points in the Code which talks about punishment for things that are prohibited or for...