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A highly accessible examination of the contemporary meaning and relevance of the Ten Commandments.
The Ten Commandments belong to the “classics” of Western culture. They are an authoritative part of the Hebrew and the Christian Scriptures. Since they come to us from an ancient past, it is both necessary and worthwhile to enquire what they may mean for us today.
Thorwald Lorenzen contends it is important to hear God’s invitation to an alternative lifestyle: “you shall not kill”, “you shall not commit adultery”, “you shall not covet”. His thoughtful reflections on the commandments for today’s tumultuous world begin with the God who “speaks” ten words to liberate God’s people from oppression. Grounded in God’s liberating “yes”, the ten words are neither laws nor rules. They are elements for a culture of freedom in which people are invited to celebrate life.
Written in plain language, this is a work of immense value to both pastors and laypersons, and an excellent study aid.
The Ten Commandments belong to the “classics” of Western culture. They are an authoritative part of the Hebrew and the Christian Scriptures. Since they come to us from an ancient past, it is both necessary and worthwhile to enquire what they may mean for us today.
Thorwald Lorenzen contends it is important to hear God’s invitation to an alternative lifestyle: “you shall not kill”, “you shall not commit adultery”, “you shall not covet”. His thoughtful reflections on the commandments for today’s tumultuous world begin with the God who “speaks” ten words to liberate God’s people from oppression. Grounded in God’s liberating “yes”, the ten words are neither laws nor rules. They are elements for a culture of freedom in which people are invited to celebrate life.
Written in plain language, this is a work of immense value to both pastors and laypersons, and an excellent study aid.
Price: $36.95
Pages: 260
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
28 August 2008
Trim Size: 9.02 X 6.02 in
ISBN: 9780718891930
Format: Paperback
Introduction
1. When God Speaks, God Says “Yes” (Exod 19:16-18, 20:1, and Deut 5:1-5):
Overture to the “Ten Words”
2. When God Acts, God Liberates (Exod 20:2 and Deut 5:6):
Continuing the Overture to the “Ten Words”
3. Who or What Is Our God? (Exod 20:3 and Deut 5:7):
The First Word
4. Idol or Icon (Exod 20:4-6 and Deut 5:8-10):
The Second Word
5. A Name Is More Than a Word (Exod 20:7 and Deut 5:11):
The Third Word
6. Celebrating Freedom (Exod 20:8-11 and Deut 5:12-15):
The Fourth Word
7. Generational Responsibility (Exod 20:12 and Deut 5:16):
The Fifth Word
8. Becoming Servants of Life (Exod 20:13 and Deut 5:17):
The Sixth Word
9. Love and Its Protection (Exod 20:14 and Deut 5:18):
The Seventh Word
10. The Right to Be Free (Exod 20:15 and Deut 5:19):
The Eighth Word
11. Speaking Truth in Public (Exod 20:16 and Deut 5:20):
The Ninth Word
12. Who or What Occupies Our Conscience? (Exod 20:17 and Deut 5:21):
The Tenth Word
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Understanding and Interpreting the Decalogue
Appendix 2: Making Ethical Decisions from a Christian
Perspective
Bibliography
Author and Subject Index
Scripture Index
1. When God Speaks, God Says “Yes” (Exod 19:16-18, 20:1, and Deut 5:1-5):
Overture to the “Ten Words”
2. When God Acts, God Liberates (Exod 20:2 and Deut 5:6):
Continuing the Overture to the “Ten Words”
3. Who or What Is Our God? (Exod 20:3 and Deut 5:7):
The First Word
4. Idol or Icon (Exod 20:4-6 and Deut 5:8-10):
The Second Word
5. A Name Is More Than a Word (Exod 20:7 and Deut 5:11):
The Third Word
6. Celebrating Freedom (Exod 20:8-11 and Deut 5:12-15):
The Fourth Word
7. Generational Responsibility (Exod 20:12 and Deut 5:16):
The Fifth Word
8. Becoming Servants of Life (Exod 20:13 and Deut 5:17):
The Sixth Word
9. Love and Its Protection (Exod 20:14 and Deut 5:18):
The Seventh Word
10. The Right to Be Free (Exod 20:15 and Deut 5:19):
The Eighth Word
11. Speaking Truth in Public (Exod 20:16 and Deut 5:20):
The Ninth Word
12. Who or What Occupies Our Conscience? (Exod 20:17 and Deut 5:21):
The Tenth Word
Conclusion
Appendix 1: Understanding and Interpreting the Decalogue
Appendix 2: Making Ethical Decisions from a Christian
Perspective
Bibliography
Author and Subject Index
Scripture Index