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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1980 Question 12

Question 12

The Covenant

The laws given by Moses to the children of Israel in Sinai have striking similarities with the

  1. A.Rosetta Stone
  2. B.Septuagint
  3. C.Code of Hammurabi
  4. D.Siloam Inscription
  5. E.Roman Laws.
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Answer: C (Code of Hammurabi)

Explanation

The Code of Hammurabi, an ancient Babylonian law code, has many laws like those in the Covenant Code of Exodus 21–23 (for example 'an eye for an eye').