both exodus and deuteronomy contain versions of the ten commandments. there are differences between the two. one notable difference is in the sabbath commandment. the sabbath commandments offer different reasons for the sabbath. the one in exodus explains that shabbat is to commemorate the creation of the world and god’s resting on the seventh day.Continue reading “Does The Book Of Genesis Explain Why There Are Two Versions Of The Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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A Commandment With Due Dilligence? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
scholars, such as professor richard elliott friedman, point to the toldot torah portion with respect to the commandment prohibiting the use of god’s name in vain. in toldot, isaac, deceived, erroneously blesses jacob. the blessing was intended for esau, isaac’s first born child. professor friedman essentially points out that, in biblical times, when you usedContinue reading “A Commandment With Due Dilligence? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Modern Shema? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the shema refers to one of the most famous lines in the torah: “hear o israel, the lord our god, the lord is one.” deuteronomy 6:4. one particular utterance of the shema is cemented in history. rabbi akiva, who lived under roman occupation, openly defied their prohibition of teaching the torah. as a result, heContinue reading “The Modern Shema? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Moses Accords? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
from all appearances, the abraham accords have been a success. arab nations and israel have been able to work, cooperate and build a flourishing middle east. sharing abraham’s values which include monotheism and hospitality leads to truth. while islam and judaism are different religions, two tid-bits are revealing. muslim’s practicing halal, not able to getContinue reading “The Moses Accords? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Godfather? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
I understand. You found paradise in America. You had a good trade, you made a good living. The police protected you and there were courts of law. So you didn’t need a friend like me. Now you come and say “Don Corleone, give me justice.” But you don’t ask with respect. You don’t offer friendship.Continue reading “The Godfather? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ambitious Philosophy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
there is a thought that crosses some faiths. chasidic jews couch it as goal of attempting to “bring a part of heaven onto earth.” this philosophy can even be reduced to secular terms. “can we can work together to make the world a better place to live?” for most, life is a struggle. we mustContinue reading “The Ambitious Philosophy: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
In The Beginning There Was The Fourth Commandment? A Ten Commandments Tale
with the new cycle of torah reading comes the beginning. with the beginning, and the end of creation, comes the sabbath. with two recitiations of the ten commandments, there are two interations of the sabbath commandment. one discusses god resting after six days of creation. the other addresses the exodus and freedom from slavery asContinue reading “In The Beginning There Was The Fourth Commandment? A Ten Commandments Tale”
What Is The “Main Message” of the Ten Commandments?
the ten commandments’ main message is a matter of context. “who” and “when” matters. “who were the people who received the ten commandments?” and “when were the ten commandments received?” the ten commandments were provided to a diverse group of people. three types of people were arguably present. the descendants of jacob consisted of twoContinue reading “What Is The “Main Message” of the Ten Commandments?”
The “Woke” Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
is there a moses of the “woke” world”? from the heights of cyberspace and in the land of the world wide web, did writer mr. dan cummings come down with two samsung galaxy tablets and present them to the children of wokeness? where the keyboarding of the “woke” gods brought to mr. cummings to clickContinue reading “The “Woke” Ten Commandments? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Awaken The Great Grades Within You: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
for those getting back to school, and parents, i wish to share a concept that guaranteed to make you a better test taker. this concept took me to graduating in the top ten percent of my law school class. on the road there, in a number of classes, i tested with the highest grade andContinue reading “Awaken The Great Grades Within You: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Ten Commandments Project 