The Law of Talion an Ancient Law of Jurisprudence
There is much misunderstanding about the law of talion, which many consider a relic of barbarity. In the history of penal law, however, it marked progress in justice. It was common to several cultures. It was a principle of justice conceived in terms of arithmetical equality and was adopted as a law...
| Published in: | Iustitia |
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Institution of Oriental Canon Law
2013
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Iustitia
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| IxTheo Classification: | SB Catholic Church law |
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Criminal law
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| Summary: | There is much misunderstanding about the law of talion, which many consider a relic of barbarity. In the history of penal law, however, it marked progress in justice. It was common to several cultures. It was a principle of justice conceived in terms of arithmetical equality and was adopted as a law of jurisprudence in the Old Testament. Jesus did not abolish or modify it but taught a moral law proper to the children of God. Canon law retains its essence in the concept of just or congruent penalty. |
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| ISSN: | 2248-9789 |
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