by David L. Baker. The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, have long been a pillar of Western law and culture. In more recent times they have been a point of controversy in the public square. But on closer scrutiny the commandments are particularly addressed to the people of God. In the exodus narrative, their revelation on Mount Sinai is framed in symbols of aweâfire, smoke, and blaring trumpets.
Hammurabi's Code is one of the oldest sets of laws ever recorded, and this quiz/worksheet combo will help you test your understanding of it. You will be assessed on your knowledge of the purpose and function of a code of law. In these assessments, you'll be tested on your knowledge of: Law.
What we have here is a very interesting free Kindle download. Babylonian Laws, which most of us were (I am not sure if this is still the case) exposed to in Junior High, or at the very latest, in High School, are of course more popularly known as The Code of Hammurabi and are the oldest known (I stress known) laws we presently have access to.