The most important words ever written are the Ten Commandments. These
words changed the world when they were first presented at Mt. Sinai to
Israelites, and they are changing it now. They are the foundation stones
of Western civilization.
Given their staggering importance, you would think that all societies,
and certainly our educational and religious institutions, would be
intent on studying them closely. Sadly, this is not the case. Our
schools ignore them and our churches and synagogues take them for
granted. But here's a simple test: Who among us can even name all of the
Ten Commandments? And even among those who can name them, how many can
explain them in a way that makes sense to the modern eye and ear?
If you are a person of faith, this book will strengthen it; if you are
agnostic, it will force you to rethink your doubts; if you're atheist,
it will test your convictions. For people who have thought little about
the Ten Commandments, as well as for those who have a sophisticated
understanding of them, it will be a revelation.
That's a lot to ask of a short audiobook, but the only thing that's
short here is the length. The ideas are very big.