The Ten Commandments for Today

by Harrelson, Walter J.

• ISBN13: 9780664229313
• ISBN10: 066422931X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-11-17
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

In this brief and highly accessible volume in the For Today series, distinguished biblical scholar and churchman Walter Harrelson explores the meaning and continuing importance of the Ten Commandments for Christians today. Harrelson writes in his preface: "The premise of this book is that the Ten Commandments are still an inadequately mined treasure, a storehouse of wonderfully helpful insight and guidance for the entire population of earth."The For Today series was designed to provide reliable and accessible resources for the study and real life application of important biblical texts, theological documents, and Christian practices. The emphasis of the series is not only on the realization and appreciation of what these subjects have meant in the past, but also on their value in the present--"for today." Thought-provoking questions are included at the end of each chapter, making the books ideal for personal study and group use.

Author Biography

Walter J. Harrelson is University Professor of Hebrew Bible at Wake Forest Divinity School and Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Emeritus at Vanderbilt Divinity School

Table of Contents

Series Introduction	9	(2)
Preface	11	(4)
1. Law Is a Gift of God	15	(14)
2. God Is One	29	(12)
3. Sabbath and Family	41	(12)
4. Protecting Life and Marriage	53	(12)
5. Ensuring Wholesome Life in Community	65	(10)
6. Keeping the Commandments	75	(14)
7. Should We Post the Commandments in Public Places?	89	(12)
Notes	101	(2)
Further Reading	103