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...