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The Ten Commandments: Still the Best Moral Code Hardcover – March 30, 2015

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The most important words ever written are the Ten Commandments. These words changed the world when they were first presented at Mt. Sinai to Israelites, and they are changing it now. They are the foundation stones of Western Civilization.

Given their staggering importance, you would think that all societies, and certainly our educational and religious institutions, would be intent on studying them closely. Sadly, this is not the case. Our schools ignore them and our churches and synagogues take them for granted. But here's a simple test: Who among us can even name all of the Ten Commandments? And even among those who can name them, how many can explain them in a way that makes sense to the modern eye and ear?

If you are a person of faith, this book will strengthen it; if you are agnostic it will force you to rethink your doubts; if you're atheist, it will test your convictions. For people who have thought little about the Ten Commandments, as well as for those who have a sophisticated understanding of them, it will be a revelation.

That's a lot to ask of a little book, but the only thing that's little here is the length. The ideas are very big.

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110 pages
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English
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Salem Books
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March 30, 2015
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6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
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1621574172
ISBN-13

978-1621574170
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Words That Changed the World

The most important words ever written are the Ten Commandments. These words changed the world when they were first presented at Mt. Sinai to the Israelites, and they are changing it now. They are the foundation stones of Western Civilization. Given their staggering importance, you would think that all societies, and certainly our educational and religious institutions, would be intent on studying them closely. Sadly, this is not the case. Our schools ignore them and our churches and synagogues take them for granted. But here's a simple test: Who among us can even name all of the Ten Commandments? And even among those who can name them, how many can explain them in a way that makes sense to the modern eye and ear?

If you are a person of faith, this book will strengthen it; if you are agnostic, it will force you to rethink your doubts; if you are atheist, it will test your convictions. For people who have thought little about the Ten Commandments, as well as for those who have a sophisticated understanding of them, it will be a revelation.

That's a lot to ask of a little book, but the only thing that’s little here is the length. The ideas are very big.

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Words That Changed the World

The most important words ever written are the Ten Commandments. These words changed the world when they were first presented at Mt. Sinai to the Israelites, and they are changing it now. They are the foundation stones of Western Civilization. Given their staggering importance, you would think that all societies, and certainly our educational and religious institutions, would be intent on studying them closely. Sadly, this is not the case. Our schools ignore them and our churches and synagogues take them for granted. But here's a simple test: Who among us can even name all of the Ten Commandments? And even among those who can name them, how many can explain them in a way that makes sense to the modern eye and ear?

If you are a person of faith, this book will strengthen it; if you are agnostic, it will force you to rethink your doubts; if you are atheist, it will test your convictions. For people who have thought little about the Ten Commandments, as well as for those who have a sophisticated understanding of them, it will be a revelation.

That's a lot to ask of a little book, but the only thing that's little here is the length. The ideas are very big.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Salem Books; First Ed First Priniting edition (March 30, 2015)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 110 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1621574172
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1621574170
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches

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Great knowledge

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2017

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I'm kind of atheist person and this book really made me question my points of views. My pasion for learn about the history of the values that help our civilization to be where is today made buy this book and the result was one of the best book I ever read. Denis have this incredible way of explain complex concepts in a simple way.

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Richard K. Mason

An Intelligent Explanation of an Important Part of Civilization

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2020

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I sent this book to younger family members and wrote: "Why send this to you? It is not to convert you to any religion. (Nor to atheism or agnosticism.) I have no ideas what your thoughts are about religion. You have in this book an intelligent and sincere explication of The Ten Commandments, which is enough of a recommendation. There is a lot of unintelligent, or misinformed, misunderstanding about these, some more than others. (See Thou Shalt Not Kill...)
"So, first of all, this is an intelligent explanation of an important part of civilization as we know it. It will be a step forward if more people know what the Commandments actually mean before discussing their implications. I am aware that for many they have no implications. But an intelligent person should at least know what they are and what they are intended to say. Dennis Prager comes from a Jewish perspective. He has a gift for clarity of expression, and a gift for bringing Jews and Christians together.
""Second, I very much want you to know that The Ten Commandments do NOT provide "Thou Shalt Not Kill." Perhaps you already know this. If so, bravo!
"That's it. So you can perhaps learn about a seminal document of all history, and so you can know, amidst all of the possible political and cultural arguments swirling around, that the Commandments do not proscribe killing, per se.
"It is not my purpose to engage you in a discussion of theology, but it is important that I make this footnote, lest you misunderstand something. There are indeed Jewish and Christian believers, whole denominations, who argue that obeying the Commandments is not only possible, but required. I am not one of them. Such a discussion is beyond the purview of this letter. I do believe the Commandments came from God and are 'good.'"

6 people found this helpful

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toadie

Explained in easy detail just how important the 10 Commandments are to Everyday living!

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2015

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One of the MOST important books for EVERYone on your list of people who care about.
Explained fully on just WHY our commandments are important in every day life Prager explains exactly why the First Commandment is the most important & without it the others cannot stand.
After receiving my copy I ordered several more for my son who lives in another town & sent some to other members of my extended family.
This is a book that should be required reading in EVERY church Bible study group. This is a book that arms you with reasons why the commandments are so crucial & important in your every day life.
I recommend this book highly & with holidays approaching I recommend it as a gift!

22 people found this helpful

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jradarp

Reject the Ten Commandments? Not so fast.

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2016

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Gives an interesting presentation of Jewish viewpoint on their purpose for existence and mission in life.
Worth thinking about, though biblical Christianity understand there is so much more coming in God's
plan for these dear chosen people. Our country is destroying itself by trying to reject both the Jews,
the Christians, and the divine revelation with which God has blessed them both.

15 people found this helpful

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beags

Fantastic book!

Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2015

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Fantastic book!! It goes into depth about how the translation from Hebrew to the King James version of the Bible changed the meaning of the statements, or commandments. I got through it in a couple of hours, and I am almost compelled to read it again. I don't know how informative it would be for a Jewish person, but it certainly was for a protestant.

19 people found this helpful

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Jarod

Simple and to the point

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2018

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This book clearly lays out the Ten Commandments and explains briefly, but thoroughly, why each is informative. This would be a great book to study with a church or small group, as there are questions at the end of each section. Highly recommended!

9 people found this helpful

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Alsand

Very short and available in free video

Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2019

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OK, I'm a big fan of Dennis Prager and appreciate much of what he writes here. But this is a very quick fly over of each commandment and if that's what you want you will like the book. I would have liked a little

Save yourself a few $$$ and simply listen to this book, in it's entirety, on the short video of it on Prager University's web site

2 people found this helpful

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Jacquelyn Johnson

Great for everyone!

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2020

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I am so glad to have discovered this book. I was in the process of losing my faith after my experiences in churches. This book explained the meaning of the commandments from a viewpoint, that God/Jesus followers, other religions, and atheists, can profit from without the bias and restraints of church. This book does a superb job of showing why the commandments are invaluable in creating and sustaining a viable society. I will surely read it again.

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DDGwacott

A wise man once said....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2020

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I worried that this was going to be too religious or patronising for me. But it isn't at all. It's a conversation about common sense, simple decency, and Dennis Prager explains how our collective and individual measures of good/bad/right/wrong can all be linked back to the Ten Commandments. It's no leap to do the very same for other major religions and belief systems principles.

It was good to read this and be reminded of why We must all stay true to our own moral compass.

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JD

not value for money

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2017

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This was fairly good with interesting interpretations but was not worth the price.

Simon

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 4, 2018

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Worth reading.

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B A

A must have book. Amazing work.

Reviewed in India on May 15, 2016

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Incredible book. With a few words Dennis Prager manages to convince the reader why the Ten Commandments are indispensable to creating a better world, and not just to Jews and Christians. I strongly recommend this book to anyone pursuing good moral standards. This book is a must have.

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Owen Davies

Still the Best Moral Code

Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2018

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This book is a short and fun read. A great refresher for any Christian who takes the ten commandments for granted and hasn't thought in depth about the benefits they have brought to Western Civilization.

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