Ten Commandments and Human Rig

by Walter Harrelson

This highly readable and usable book is once again available, both revised and updated. Harrelson's interpretation makes each commandment relevant to our faith and our culture. In a day and time when relativism threatens the religious and moral fiber of society, Harrelson paves the way to a new understanding of arguably the most important verses in the Bible.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0800615271
• ISBN13: 9780800615277
• Release Date: January 1978
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

An interesting look at the role of the Ten Commandments

Harrelson, a scholar that exhibits expert knowledge of the 10 Commandments, offers valuable insight into the role of the guidelines in modern society. According to the author, these ten commandments can provide "ground rules" that may stabilize society. He offers clear definition of the intent of each commandment and looks at the implication that each could have in social ethics. Harrelson demonstrates excellent knowledge of the topic and a sensitivity to pluralism. This is not an evangelically driven text. This text centers on this issue of human rights ... not theology. He offers historical and cultural anecdotes that clarify his appreciation of the commandments and their role in society. In general, this is a great conversation piece that offers insights to people everywhere. The only caution I have is that the language used in the book, at times, gets somewhat complex. This is not leisure reading by any extent of the imagination.