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The Ten Commandments - A Short History Of An Ancient Text

Michael D. Coogan

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Unveiling the secrets of an ancient moral code.

This book would be a good read for someone interested in exploring the origins and significance of the Ten Commandments. Through detailed historical analysis, Michael Coogan delves into the fascinating journey of these ten laws, shedding light on why they became the chosen ones revealed by Moses as God's law. With rich storytelling and meticulous research, this book unveils the hidden stories and cultural contexts behind one of the most influential moral codes in history. Get ready to embark on a thought-provoking journey that will deepen your understanding of this ancient text and its lasting impact on society.

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The Ten Commandments - A Short History Of An Ancient Text

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ISBN: 9780300178715
Date of Publication: 2014-04-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Religion
Related Topics: History
Goodreads rating: 3.72
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The complex and surprising history of one of the world’s most famous textsIn this lively and provocative book, Michael Coogan guides readers into the ancient past to examine the iconic Ten Commandments, also known as the Decalogue. How, among all the laws reportedly given on Mount Sinai, did the Ten Commandments become the Ten Commandments? When did that happen? There are several versions of the Decalogue in the Old Testament, so how have different groups determined which is the most authoritative? Why were different versions created? Coogan discusses the meanings the Ten Commandments had for audiences in biblical times and observes that the form of the ten proscriptions and prohibitions was not fixed—as one would expect since they were purported to have come directly from God—nor were the Commandments always strictly observed. In later times as well, Jews and especially Christians ignored and even rejected some of the prohibitions, although the New Testament clearly acknowledges the special status of the Ten Commandments. Today it is plain that some of the values enshrined in the Decalogue are no longer defensible, such as the ownership of slaves and the labeling of women as men’s property. Yet in line with biblical precedents, the author concludes that while a literal observance of the Ten Commandments is misguided, some of their underlying ideals remain valid in a modern context.
 

Unveiling the secrets of an ancient moral code.

This book would be a good read for someone interested in exploring the origins and significance of the Ten Commandments. Through detailed historical analysis, Michael Coogan delves into the fascinating journey of these ten laws, shedding light on why they became the chosen ones revealed by Moses as God's law. With rich storytelling and meticulous research, this book unveils the hidden stories and cultural contexts behind one of the most influential moral codes in history. Get ready to embark on a thought-provoking journey that will deepen your understanding of this ancient text and its lasting impact on society.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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