THE TEN COMMANDMENTS FOR TODAY - A SUMMARYOF WHAT IS MORAL FOR A MORALLY CONFUSED SOCIETY

In this timely book, Rob Yule examines the background, use and abiding relevance of the Ten Commandments which are the fountainhead and moral undergirding of Western civilisation. Yet they are widely disregarded in today's secular society. Many people in our permissive culture are morally confused.

The Ten Commandments are exactly what we need, a brief and memorable summary of what is right and wrong-and their significance for a wide range of important issues.Their divine origin, which distinguishes them from human codes and legislation.

• Their role in the development of monotheism and the origins of modern science:

• Their importance in preserving human life from self-imposed slavery

• Their value for parenthood and family relations, marriage and sexuality

• Their validation of the value of life, personal property and truthfulness

• Their relation to the moral law, and the law of nature

Rob’s website and blog: robyule.co.nz

Format: Paperback | 170 b&w pages
Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 9mm | 236g
ISBN13: 978-1-4984-2339-7
Publisher: Xulon Press (USA)
Publication Date: January 2015
Publication country: United States