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Ancient Legal Thought: Equity, Justice, and Humaneness From Hammurabi and the Pharaohs to Justinian and the Talmud (PDF) offers a deep and insightful exploration into the foundations of legality and the intricate interplay of law within ancient civilizations. This scholarly work delves into the rich legal philosophies and codes from notable societies, including Mesopotamia, Greece, India, Egypt, the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, and the ancient Jewish rabbis. It thoroughly investigates how these diverse cultures utilized law as a means to establish stability and order.
Beginning with the legendary Code of Hammurabi, the volume thoughtfully examines the legal frameworks of the Egyptian Pharaohs, the codifications of the ancient rabbis, and the legal practices instituted by the Roman Emperor Justinian. By scrutinizing essential themes such as justice, equity, humaneness, and the socio-legal status of women and slaves, along with notions of criminality, warfare, and peace, this book stands out as an indispensable resource in understanding the evolution of legal thought throughout history. Unique in its comparative approach, it bridges the gap between various ancient legal systems, providing readers with an enlightening perspective on the commonalities and distinctions that shaped them.
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‘Ancient Legal Thought is an invaluable resource for conducting topic-specific research and instructing on critical themes such as women’s rights, the legality of slavery, the ethics of warfare, and the representation of inequality through legal doctrines.’ — G. S. Gessert, Choice
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