Title:
The ten commandments : a short history of an ancient text / Michael Coogan.
Author:
Coogan, Michael David.
Publication Information:
New Haven : Yale University Press, 2014.
Call Number:
BS1285.52 .C66 2014
Abstract:
"In this lively and provocative book, Michael Coogan guides readers into the ancient past to examine the iconic Ten Commandments, also known as the Decalogue. How, among all the laws reportedly given on Mount Sinai, did the Ten Commandments become "the" Ten Commandments? When did that happen? There are several versions of the Decalogue in the Old Testament, so how have different groups determined which is the most authoritative? Why were different versions created?"--book jacket.
Title Subject:
ISBN:
9780300178715
9780300212501
Physical Description:
xiii, 176 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Contents:
The three biblical versions of the Ten Commandments -- Idols and images -- A contract sealed with blood -- Which version of the Ten Commandments? -- How old are the Ten Commandments? -- Original meanings -- Which laws are binding? -- Up for grabs? The selective observance of the Ten Commandments -- Honoring the Ten Commandments -- An ancient treaty.
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