This is an ancient principle of justice called the LEX TALIONIS, the law of retaliation. "An eye for an eye, tooth for tooth, life for life" is found in the 18th century BC Code of Hammurabi as well as in the law of Moses (ca. 15th century BC).
This is an ancient principle of justice called the LEX TALIONIS, the law of retaliation. "An eye for an eye, tooth for tooth, life for life" is found in the 18th century BC Code of Hammurabi as well as in the law of Moses (ca. 15th century BC).