Mosaic Law Vs Hammurabi Essay

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Some of the similarities and differences between the laws in the Code of Hammurabi and in the Bible are theft and slavery among many other topics.Theft was not treated lightly in these law codes. In Mosaic Law, whatever a thief stole he had to give back more than he stole. For example, if a person stole an ox or sheep and killed it, he would have to restore to the owner five heads of cattle or four sheep for each respective crime. If, however, the stolen animal was found alive among the thief's property, the thief was required to pay back the owner two of the stolen animal. According to Hammurabi's laws, the animal stolen must be repaid thirty or ten times over, depending upon the social status of the person who was robbed. If a man lacked the resources to pay, he was…show more content…
Enkidu’s creation is somewhat similar to creation of Adam and Eve. Enkidu was created from clay and with a certain intimacy. Enkidu was created to be Gilgamesh’s equal, and teach him the ways of friendship and humility. Enkidu is created in the forest brought out by Shamhat. Enkidu is brought to Gilgamesh. Enkidu rebukes Gilgamesh for some of his ways. He then later dies regretting the day when he turned into a human. In the Bible, Adam and Eve were created in God’s image and formed from the ground. In each story immortality is lost because of human folly. The biblical version is harsher on humans though. In the beginning the humans already had immortality. They lose their immortality through an act of disobedience. Gilgamesh is only seeking immortality, he doesn’t start with anything. His loss isn’t as great, because he had nothing to begin with. Adam and Eve lose everything. In the bible, God is both active and unflawed and because of this none of the mistakes happening can be put on him. All the blame is put on Adam and Eve. Gilgamesh however has no omnipotent being caring for him, which gives room for
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