The Decalogue
| Author | : David L Baker |
| Publisher | : SPCK |
| Total Pages | : 255 |
| Release | : 2017-04-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781783595518 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1783595515 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (515 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Decalogue written by David L Baker and published by SPCK. This book was released on 2017-04-20 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David L. Baker offers a rare and valuable study of the Decalogue, or Ten Commandments, within their biblical and ancient Near Eastern setting. In addition to an informative discussion of introductory and background issues, he gives each commandment focussed attention, offering commentary as well as consideration of its meaning for today. What is the Decalogue? (Shape, form, origin, purpose) Loving God (1 - 5: loving God, worship, reverence, rest, family) Loving neighbour (6 - 10: life, marriage, property, truth, coveting) The Decalogue Today Bibliography
