Hammurabi’s Code is a very strict and violent law code. The Mosaic Law has punishment and also provides second chances. There are many spiritual aspects to the Mosaic Law. The Mosaic Law asks for a “well-rounded” society, whereas Hammurabi’s code asks for no violence and discriminates by social class. Though the Law Code of Hammurabi is very strict; it is not realistic. The Mosaic Law shapes better citizens because provides second chances and has good moral and communal laws.
The Mosaic Law was the Law of the Old Testament given to Moses on Mount Sinai. The Israelites were freed from slavery and God made 613 laws for their own benefit. When God made the laws he didn’t make them to keep them from having fun, but to keep them pure in the eyes
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If they did not it would result in major consequences. Hammurabi’s Code was created by Hammurabi to create a just society. Hammurabi came up with 242 laws that were right in his own eyes and would enforce laws. Hammurabi’s code discriminated by social class which made it unfair. Hammurabi’s Code compared to the Mosaic Law is a very large comparison. They are both two extremes. Hammurabi’s Code is very violent and created by man. The Mosaic Law can be violent but provides a second chances and was created by God. Though both law codes have similar laws such as an eye for an eye, the Mosaic Law is not as demanding or as strict. Though the Mosaic Law and Hammurabi’s Code have similar rules, The Mosaic Law provides forgiveness and a second chance if the punishment permits it. Hammurabi’s Code asks for citizens to abide by the laws or to be harmed. The Mosaic Law might have similar laws but it provides forgiveness and redemption. In society it is important to have a distinct and regulated code of law to regulate each community. Though Hammurabi’s code would create a functional society, it has many flaws. After weighing the pros and cons of each law code, you can conduct that the Mosaic Law will build better communities and