Review: The Commandments Explained
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 29, 2013
What a great concept for a short story collaboration!This was a easy way to demonstrate meaning behind the Ten Commandments.  So often, scripture an the related concepts are presented in the same, old fashioned manner.  It is, at times, difficult to relate to and not necessarily something young people are interested in. These two authors were able to find today's meanings and tie them in to these scriptures quite well.Minor areas for possible growth...inclusion of chapter and verse for the actual scriptures might have been a good idea.  None of the wording is exact for what is typically heard in recitation of the Commandments.  Thus, having the reference information readily available would serve the intended audience greatly, in my opinion.  There was one area in part two were the wrong commandment was referenced.  The story related to cheating, but the commandment was about murder.  It was an editing issue, I'm sure...but it's there.  Finally, most Christians capitalize Bible when referring to the Word of God.  Again, it's about preference, background, and editing.  Yet, I found it uncomfortable to read it lower asked.I gave four stars for several reasons.  This is a unique way of presenting the Bible that might be more effective in educating those not already exposed to the Word of God.  This is an easy read; yet, it is engaging and interesting.  The authors did a wonderful job of illustrating each point individually, allowing for use of this as a Bible Study or Book Discussion book that is already divided into reasonable sections.