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About

Ethicist and Dutch theologian J. Douma tackles difficult yet practical issues with insight, thoroughness, and faithfulness to God’s Word in this commentary on the Ten Commandments. Written to pastors, professors, counselors, and thoughtful laypeople, the book discusses a broad range of current issues—from religious art to sorcery and witchcraft, from Sabbath observance to civil disobedience, from abortion to euthanasia and suicide.

This is a new paperback edition of The Ten Commandments (9780875522371), released in 1996.

Endorsements

“This book imparts the light of the law with such clarity that the character of God is made wonderfully plain to us.”

—R.C. Sproul

“[With] exact learning and cool clarity, academic acumen and down-to-earth wisdom—the author’s touch is sure as he applies the Word of God to modern life.”

—J. I. Packer

“Clearly written, [this magisterial work] combines penetrating exposition of the commandments with their thoughtful and balanced contemporary application.”

—Richard B. Gaffin

“Applicable, practical, and accessible. . . . This thoroughly biblical and forthrightly Reformed work . . . should be a welcome addition to any bookshelf.”

—George Grant

The Author

J. Douma

J. Douma was professor of Christian ethics at the Theological University in Kampen from 1970 to his retirement in 1997. Among his publications is The Ten Commandments.

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