 The Decalogue: Living as the People of GodAuthor: David L. Baker
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The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, have long been a pillar of Western law and culture. In more recent times they have been a point of controversy in the public square. But on closer scrutiny the commandments are particularly addressed to the people of God. In the exodus narrative, their revelation on Mount Sinai is framed in symbols of awe—fire, smoke, and blaring trumpets. Reconsider the foundational place of the Ten Commandments in Christian personal and public ethics with David L. Baker's rare and invaluable reflection on the centerpiece of Mount Sinai—The Decalogue. Baker comprehensively surveys the field of biblical scholarship, while still retaining a light and accessible touch that bridges the gap between the scholar and the lay reader. In this focused commentary on the Ten Commandments, Baker sets each commandment within its ancient Near Eastern context, explores and explains the biblical-theological meaning found through their canonical context, and reflects on the relevance and impact of each commandment in light of our contemporary setting. 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.
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