Babylonian Law explores the legal codes of ancient Babylon, particularly Hammurabi's Code, revealing their lasting influence on global legal systems. This work examines how these ancient laws, developed in ancient Mesopotamia, reflect and shaped the social, economic, and political life of the time. The book highlights that many legal concepts we take for granted, such as regulations around property rights and contracts, have roots stretching back to this era.
The book uniquely presents Babylonian law as a dynamic reflection of its society rather than a static set of rules. This approach considers the forces that shaped these laws and how, in turn, the law influenced Babylonian life. Babylonian Law progresses through an introduction to Babylonian society, a systematic analysis of key legal provisions, and an assessment of its legacy on later legal traditions, offering a comparative analysis of ancient law.
