The Ten Commandments: Still the Best Moral Code

Dennis Prager provides a thoughtful, educated and insightful perspective on the Ten Commandments that is worthy of consideration by anyone who values or is exploring the Judeo-Christian principles and ethics that are the bedrock of western society. It provides excellent historical and cultural context for the reader to understand the importance and significance of the Ten Commandments and many common misconceptions. The reader will find the book relevant to understanding the centrality of the Ten Commandments to civil society, and as a foundation for a life in pursuit of holiness. The book is clear, concise and a fast read...leaving you time to contemplate the relevance of the Ten Commandments for your own life!

I had this on my wish list for a while. Not knowing if I would have time to dig into it. Boy am I glad I did. Such an easy easy read. Short and sweet. You could read each commandment in 5 minutes. Stunningly how it makes mark and stays with you. Thank you sir for your efforts to make this so approachable. Love it

I sent this book to younger family members and wrote: "Why send this to you? It is not to convert you to any religion. (Nor to atheism or agnosticism.) I have no ideas what your thoughts are about religion. You have in this book an intelligent and sincere explication of The Ten Commandments, which is enough of a recommendation. There is a lot of unintelligent, or misinformed, misunderstanding about these, some more than others. (See Thou Shalt Not Kill...) "So, first of all, this is an intelligent explanation of an important part of civilization as we know it. It will be a step forward if more people know what the Commandments actually mean before discussing their implications. I am aware that for many they have no implications. But an intelligent person should at least know what they are and what they are intended to say. Dennis Prager comes from a Jewish perspective. He has a gift for clarity of expression, and a gift for bringing Jews and Christians together. ""Second, I very much want you to know that The Ten Commandments do NOT provide "Thou Shalt Not Kill." Perhaps you already know this. If so, bravo! "That's it. So you can perhaps learn about a seminal document of all history, and so you can know, amidst all of the possible political and cultural arguments swirling around, that the Commandments do not proscribe killing, per se. "It is not my purpose to engage you in a discussion of theology, but it is important that I make this footnote, lest you misunderstand something. There are indeed Jewish and Christian believers, whole denominations, who argue that obeying the Commandments is not only possible, but required. I am not one of them. Such a discussion is beyond the purview of this letter. I do believe the Commandments came from God and are 'good.'"

A practical look at the 10 commandments and why they will never lose their value to mankind of any age. Dennis gives a worthwhile background of the commandments that help us to properly frame the intent of each commandment. This gives a good reference to build on in his following observations. The book is short, easy to read and understand, and gives you a new appreciation for these foundational, inspired, and amazing rules for life. I really liked the book and would suggest it for personal study, small groups and even bible classes. Great writing Mr Prager!

Succinct, thoughtful, and practical advice on the moral life, based on Mr. Prager's discussion of the 10 commandments. Since they are given by God, our creator, and loving Father we need to use them as a guide for right living and for true happiness and development of virtues.Our culture and it's philosophy of relativity (with nor objective truth or law) does not work and causes moral and societal destruction, as reflected in the rampant use of drugs, alcohol, gambling, pornography, sex outside of marriage, breakdown of the family, theft, lying, cheating and the like. For many, some perceived good (eg. savings on my taxes) justify whatever means (filing a dishonest return to get a refund). The end does not justify whatever means is needed to achieve the end. I recommend this short but articulate discussion of the 10 commandments. Well done and worth reading and reflecting upon in our own daily life.

This book is a short and fun read. A great refresher for any Christian who takes the ten commandments for granted and hasn't thought in depth about the benefits they have brought to Western Civilization.

Sucinto mas faz levantamentos importantes. Propõe questões reflexivas sobre cada mandamento, tirando-nos da condição de ouvinte para agente. Muito interessante suas abordagens. Recomendo!

Prager knows his stuff and how to write about it in an attractive style

Incredible book. With a few words Dennis Prager manages to convince the reader why the Ten Commandments are indispensable to creating a better world, and not just to Jews and Christians. I strongly recommend this book to anyone pursuing good moral standards. This book is a must have.

I worried that this was going to be too religious or patronising for me. But it isn't at all. It's a conversation about common sense, simple decency, and Dennis Prager explains how our collective and individual measures of good/bad/right/wrong can all be linked back to the Ten Commandments. It's no leap to do the very same for other major religions and belief systems principles. It was good to read this and be reminded of why We must all stay true to our own moral compass.