- 20.03.2025
From Retribution to Forgiveness: The Transformation of an Ancient Law
The commandment "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" has ancient roots in the Mosaic Law, where it served as a measure to restrict retaliation. In these ancient texts, the aim was not to encourage endless revenge, but to establish the principle of equal retribution in order to protect society from excessive violence. As stated: