DECALOGUE

The Ten Commandments – or Decalogue – have long been a pillar of Western law and culture. In the Old Testament exodus narrative, however, the commandments are particularly addressed to the people of God. Their revelation on Sinai is framed by symbols of awe — fire, smoke and blaring trumpets.

David L. Baker introduces the Decalogue and then studies the commandments individually in three contexts. First, he examines each commandment within its ancient Near Eastern setting. Then, within the covenantal framework, he explores its biblical-theological meaning. Finally, viewing each commandment in the context of our contemporary setting, he reflects on how it cuts against the cultural grain and sheds light on our pathway as the people of God.

For anyone studying the Decalogue and Old Testament ethics — students or laypeople, teachers or preachers — this book is an indispensable guide to the ‘Ten Words’ God delivered at Sinai.

Cele Zece Porunci - sau Decalog - au fost mult timp un pilon al dreptului si culturii occidentale. Cu toate acestea, in naratiunea despre exodul Vechiului Testament, poruncile se adreseaza in special poporului lui Dumnezeu.