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Contrasting Legal Perspectives: Torah vs. Hammurabi's Code
This chapter explores the different legal frameworks of the Torah and Hammurabi's code, particularly focusing on how they value human life and crime punishment. Through an example from Numbers, it emphasizes the Torah's stance against monetary compensation for serious offenses, revealing deeper cultural implications for Jewish society in comparison to its ancient Near Eastern counterparts.
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