The Ten Commandments An Investigation Into the Origin and Meaning of the Decalogue and an Analysis of Its Ethical and Moral Value as a Code

""The Ten Commandments"" by Joseph Lewis is an in-depth exploration of the origins and significance of the Decalogue, also known as the Ten Commandments. The book delves into the historical and cultural context in which the commandments were first given, and examines their relevance to modern society as a code of conduct. Lewis analyzes each of the commandments individually, exploring their ethical and moral value and providing insights into how they can be applied in contemporary life. The book also addresses questions of interpretation and translation, and offers a critical examination of the role of religion in shaping moral values. Overall, ""The Ten Commandments"" is a thought-provoking and informative study of one of the most enduring and influential texts in Western civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.