The Hammurabi Stele
The laws given to Israel were unique in many important ways. However, royal law collections were common in the ancient world. Let’s explore the most famous of these, typically referred to as Hammurabi’s Law Code. This background will have immediate significance as we reckon with the purpose of God’s instruction to Israel.
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