God's Top 10: Blowing the Lid Off the Commandments [Paperback]

Anne Robertson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 13, 2006

For most committed Christians, there is a strong link between religion and life. It isn't just a case of going to church on a Sunday and forgetting about moral values for the rest of the week (o.k., it may be the case for some Christians, but they aren't going to be buying this book anyway). The big issue is, though, what exactly are moral values? The Ten Commandments, God's ultimate guide to morality, are a good place to start, which is exactly what best-selling "Morehouse" author, Anne Robertson does. She examines the moral questions of the day through the lens of each of the Ten Commandments and concludes that there is more than one Christian approach to difficult issues. For example, the chapter on the 6th Commandment Thou Shalt Not Kill, looks at killing in its broadest sense - war, capital punishment, abortion and stem cell research. Can a one size fits all approach be applicable to these different facets? No, says Robertson. Furthermore, she believes that God's commandments have a social as well as a personal dimension. Ultimately, this book is a call for balance and unity in the one place all Christians should come together: the love of God in Christ.

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About the Author

Anne Robertson is a United Methodist minister who leads a parish in Dover, New Hampshire. Active in the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church, she is a regular columnist for Zion's Herald, a national publication.

Product Details

• Paperback: 187 pages
• Publisher: Morehouse Publishing (October 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0819222151
• ISBN-13: 978-0819222152
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,628,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars God's Top 10: Blowing the Lid Off the Commandments, May 28, 2010

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I was pleasently suprised upon receiving the book. More than met my expectations. The author challenged and gave me adifferent perspective on the commandments. It has given our study class a lot to discuss.

5.0 out of 5 stars A timely and thoughtful take on the Ten Commandments, February 25, 2010

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This review is from: God's Top 10: Blowing the Lid Off the Commandments (Paperback)

Anne Robertson takes a fresh look at how the Ten Commandments apply to our moral choices today. She explores the ways in which these ancient tenets of Judaism and Christianity can guide us in light of the choices facing modern-day Americans. For example, "Honor thy father and mother" is about more than just respecting our biological parents, it is about having compassion for the elderly and working to ensure that all in our society are cared for in their later years. The stricture to not take the Lord's name in vain is expanded to warn against using the Bible as justification for actions that go against God.

Robertson is very funny and easy to read, and she makes the Commandments seem more applicable to daily life. I highly recommend this book.