Translations:Doesn't the Code of Hammurabi "eye for an eye" concept predate Biblical law?/12/en

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Comment: The above are just a few examples of the pervasive class distinctions (and price controls) in the penalties of Hammurabi's code. How could anyone possibly claim that these are talionic penalties? Cutting off an ear for striking a man on the cheek?

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