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Law and Morality in Sumerian Satirical Tales

Law and Morality in Sumerian Satirical Tales Jana Matuszak, ISAC, University of Chicago Ancient Iraq is famous for producing the world’s earliest compilations of casuistic law; the Laws of Hammurabi being the most renowned example. But what happens when a legal problem occurs that has not been considered by royal legislation? Jana Matuszak, assistant professor of Sumerology, ISAC, explores two Sumerian short stories that raise potentially subversive questions – and provide surprising solutions. Our lectures are free and available to the public thanks to the generous support of our members. To become a member, please visit: http://bit.ly/2AWGgF7

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Law and Morality in Sumerian Satirical Tales Jana Matuszak, ISAC, University of Chicago Ancient Iraq is famous for producing the world’s earliest compilations of casuistic law; the Laws of Hammurabi being the most renowned example. But what happens when a legal problem occurs that has not been considered by royal legislation? Jana Matuszak, assistant professor of Sumerology, ISAC, explores two Sumerian short stories that raise potentially subversive questions – and provide surprising solutions. Our lectures are free and available to the public thanks to the generous support of our members. To become a member, please visit: http://bit.ly/2AWGgF7