Ten Commandments

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Christians see the Ten Commandments as key rules from God on how to live.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2024

Scholars still argue over the meaning of the Ten Commandments, which are ostensibly the word of God himself.

From Slate • May 8, 2024

While Maxwell makes it clear that his personal Ten Commandments would include not judging the art others make, he says there can be a price to pay for the type of art created.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Upon discovering this betrayal, Moses became so angry that he smashed the original tablets containing the Ten Commandments.

From Salon • Sep. 24, 2023

I have memorized the names of all the books of the Bible, in order, and the Ten Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer, and most of the Beatitudes.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood