Smoke on the Mountain: An Interpretation of the Ten CommandmentsThis celebrated book, a dynamic and original interpretation of the Ten Commandments, is enhanced by a thoughtful introduction by C. S. Lewis, the author's husband. Lewis writes, "the flaw in us which Joy Davidman seems to me to expose with most certainty will be to some perhaps an unexpected one: the sin of fear . . . quite simply, cowardice." |
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User Review - SueinCyprus - LibraryThingDespite being over 50 years old, this speaks well to contemporary Christians, and anyone interested in the relevance of the Ten Commandments today. Davidman - who later married the better-known CS ... Read full review
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User Review - Lucy - Christianbook.comSmoke on the Mountain is a must have for your library! Joy Davidman explains concepts so clearly and easily. I benefited greatly from having read this book as she masterfully explains each of the 10 Commandments in a very realistic and memorable way. Read full review
Contents
Introduction The Sin of Fear | 13 |
God Comes First | 21 |
Gods Made with Hands | 30 |
The Word Was with God | 40 |
Day of Rejoicing | 49 |
The Serpents Tooth | 60 |
Who Take the Sword | 71 |
The Adulterous Generation | 83 |
You Cant Cheat an Honest Man | 95 |
Jesting Pilate | 106 |
The Moth and the Rust | 115 |
Light of Light | 128 |
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| Title | Smoke on the Mountain: An Interpretation of the Ten Commandments |
| Author | Joy Davidman |
| Edition | reissue |
| Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press, 1954 |
| ISBN | 066424680X, 9780664246808 |
| Length | 141 pages |
| Subjects | › › Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / Old Testament Religion / Christian Theology / Ethics |
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