How Did Israelite Law Differ from the Legal Codes Previously

question 10

Multiple Choice

How did Israelite law differ from the legal codes previously established in Mesopotamia?

• A) It was significantly harsher, as it called for the death penalty for almost all property crimes.
• B) It created a new standard of punishment based on the principle of "an eye for an eye."
• C) It increased punishments for slaves.
• D) It applied the same rules and punishments to all, without regard to social standing or rank.

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