Choose one of the Ten Commandments and summarize its explanation from the “Decalogue” article.

Review

 

Review Exodus 20. Then, as a class, you will read and report on your findings on each of the Ten Commandments based on the article, “Decalogue” in Dictionary of Old Testament: Pentateuch.

 

The “Decalogue” article provides an introduction to the historical, literary, theological, contextual, and interpretive aspects of the Ten Commandments. Reading the entire article is highly recommended. For the purposes of this assignment, you will only be reporting on section 6 of the article: 6. Decalogue Content.

 

Respond

 

• Choose one of the Ten Commandments and summarize its explanation from the “Decalogue” article.
• Note any surprises, questions, or new insights. As a class, work to provide at least one summary of each of the commandments.