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HIstory of law

In ancient times laws were verbal until codified

Code of Hammurabi

oldest written laws based on an eye for an eye

ruler of mesopotamia from 1730 BCE

believed he was divinely inspired to do this

laws were codified to be a gift from god

breaking a law was both a crime and a sin

gathered 282-300 laws and had them inscribed on stone pillars that were publicly displayed

Mosaic Law

refers to the law of moses

found in the book of exodus

goes on to include other rules influenced by Hammurabi

considered to be the book of god

Justinian Code

emperor until 565 CE

organized roman law

now basis of religious and civil law over most of Europe as well as Napoleonic Code and Quebec Civil code

Islamic Code

termed Hadith or Sunnah- Common Shari'ah

based on Muhammad's words actions or silent approval of someone else's actions

again considered divine

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