I thought i knew the ten commandments, but i found that all i knew was ten memorized statements that, after reading dennis pragers book for the third time, it has changed my way of life. While widely recognized authorities present many of the prager university courses, dennis prager hosts this series himself. Even i enjoyed this book as much as my nieces and nephews who i gave this book as a gift for christmas. Dennis prager s brief excursions into each of the 10 commandments are authoritatively enlightening, providing a simple yet thorough explanation of the essential necessity of these particular laws for a civilized society. Home watch the show listen 247 pragertopia about dennis prager contact us subscribe to the newsletter advertise with us iphone app android app. Dennis pragers brief excursions into each of the 10 commandments are authoritatively enlightening, providing a simple yet thorough explanation of the essential necessity of these particular laws for a civilized society. These words changed the world when they were first prese. This book is great for atheists, agnostics, scientists and religious folks. This video is part of our series on the ten commandments. He is the author of many books including the rational bible.
Mar 31, 2015 dennis prager is a national bestselling author, columnist, and nationally syndicated radio talk show host. A friend at my church recently asked what i thought of these videos. Books recommended by dennis prager bookadvice reading list. Exodus, the inaugural work of what will be his five volumes of commentary on the first five books of the hebrew bible. The ten commandments prager university childrens book. This is a special signed copy of the book by dennis prager. Although he is a religious jew, his views generally align with the christian right. Dennis prager brings his insight and wisdom to children in his book on the ten commandments. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the ten commandments. Still the best moral code by dennis prager 2015 nine questions people ask about judaism by dennis prager. Books that influenced dennis the dennis prager show. I thought i knew the ten commandments, but i found that all i knew was ten memorized statements that, after reading dennis prager s book for the third time, it has changed my way of life. The ten commandments imagine a world without sadness, fear, or evil. He attended the yeshiva of flatbush in brooklyn, new york, where he befriended joseph telushkin.
Dennis prager is able to explain in simple words the greatest moral code of the humankind. Written by dennis prager, narrated by lee robertson. The narrator is adequate, clear but seriously lacks the personality and intonation of prager. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. I think that this is the first time that i have heard the ten commandments covered in such depth before and, with the exception of how i perceived the handling or description of the 1st commandment it. Love the content of this book, it was my first introduction to dennis prager many years ago back then, on cassette tape. While genesis precedes exodus, prager began with the second book because, as he notes in his introduction, exodus contains the ten commandments, the most important moral code in. Why the world needs american values to triumph by dennis prager 2012 the rational bible. They are just as significant as in this day and age many believe the ten commandments to be outdated, irrelevant and many do not even know they exist. Dennis prager god wants us to be free although the first commandment i am the lord your god appears simple at first glance, it actually set into motion the most revolutionary idea in human history ethical monotheism, the belief that there is one god whose main wish is that people treat each other decently. Dennis prager and the wisdom and challenges of the rational.
In this visionary book, dennis prager, one of americas most original thinkers, contends that humanity confronts a monumental choice. I strongly recommend this book to anyone pursuing good moral standards. Exodus because it has a 10 commandments and my belief which you could see on the prager you videos that i gave on the 10 commandments that that is all basically humanity needs and we would be living heaven on earth if everybody lived by the 10 commandments, you. He seemed to not want to offend any christians when it came to the 4th. Fluent in hebrew, he provides unique insights into the most important words ever written, showing your whole family, no matter what your faith, why the ten commandments are as powerful and fresh today as they were to our ancestors. The most important words ever written are the ten commandments. As dennis prager explains, the power of the fourth commandment to change your life is no less real today than it was for our ancient ancestors. I enjoy dennis prager and for what it is he did a good job. Dennis prager is a national bestselling author, columnist, and nationally syndicated radio talk show host.
Kenneth berding responds to several denis prager videos on the ten commandments on the good book blog a resource from the faculty. Dennis prager books list of books by author dennis prager. The verse right before the ten commandments is, and god spoke the following words. It gives religious folks the one thing they have been. Oct 19, 2010 dennis talks to david hazony, writer for new republic and the jerusalem post. Just ask the spouse of a workaholic how she would feel if her husband took off a day each week to spend with family and friends. Dec 01, 2014 dennis prager explains how the ten commandments led to the creation of western civilization and why they remain relevant to your life today. See all books authored by dennis prager, including happiness is a serious problem. No document in world history so change the world for the better as the detent commandments western civilization the civilization that developed the universal human rights created womens equality ended slavery created parliamentary democracy among other unique achievements would not have developed without them as you will see when each of the 10 commandments is explained these commandments. Buy the ten commandments by dennis prager from waterstones today. A human nature repair manual by dennis prager 1998 still the best hope. Happiness is a serious problem audiobook by dennis prager. Happiness is a serious problem audiobook by dennis.
Dennis prager talked about his book, the ten commandments. Dennis talks to david hazony, writer for new republic and the jerusalem post. With a few words dennis prager manages to convince the reader why the ten commandments are. He is well qualified on a number of levels, but most obviously because he is a highly regarded teacher of the torah. A complete list of books that influenced and are recommended reads by dennis prager himself. That said it was not as detailed or as truthful as i had hoped. Dennis prager born 1948 is an american nationally syndicated conservative radio talk show host and writer. Why the 10 commandments are still the best moral code by shaun maher may 6, 2015 for those you may not be familiar with dennis prager, he is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host, columnist, author, conductor, and public speaker. The ten commandments ebook by dennis prager 9781621574187. This book is easily accessible for children and adults.
Still the best moral code ebook written by dennis prager. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. They are just as significant as when god gave them to moses almost 3,000 years ago on mt. About four years ago, politically conservative news commentator dennis prager jewish in his faith posted 11 short videos about the ten commandments.
A few reflections kenneth berding february 26, 2019 about four years ago, politically conservative news commentator dennis prager jewish in his faith posted 11 short videos about the ten commandments. Dennis prager and the wisdom and challenges of the. They are just as significant as in this day and age many believe the ten commandments to be outdated, irrelevant and. The world must decide between american values and its two oppositional alternatives. With a few words dennis prager manages to convince the reader why the ten commandments are indispensable to creating a better world. Still the best moral code, dennis prager explains just how important these ten commandments are to todays world. Mar 10, 2020 while widely recognized authorities present many of the prager university courses, dennis prager hosts this series himself. Read the ten commandments still the best moral code by dennis prager available from rakuten kobo. Still the best moral code by dennis prager online at alibris. Mar 30, 2015 imagine a world without sadness, fear, or evil. Okay, taking on might be the wrong way to put it, but pragers new book, the rational bible. Prager university the ten commandments cathy duffy.
For people who have thought little about the ten commandments, as well as for those who have a sophisticated understanding of them, it will be a revelation. Dennis pragers bestselling fivepart commentary, the rational bible. Why do so many people think the bible, the most influential book in. Still the best moral code has 2 available editions. I think that this is the first time that i have heard the ten commandments covered in such depth before and, with the exception of how i perceived the handling or description of the 1st commandment it came across as quite. Dennis prager was born in brooklyn to hilda prager nee friedfeld. What did you love best about happiness is a serious problem. Prager and his siblings were raised in a modern orthodox jewish home. In the ten commandments series, prager is speaking to a broad audience.
Dennis prager explains how the ten commandments led to the creation of western civilization and why they remain relevant to your life today. Still the best moral code, was published by regnery. However, dennis really should have narrated his own book. In this illustrated guide, noted moral teacher and popular talk show host dennis prager explains the ten commandments in a. I did enjoy it and i did learn a couple of interesting facts. My ultimate aim is to help make the bible americas book once again. Highly recommended for a good understanding of why the 10 commandments are necessary for a good and long lasting society and why without them we have no chance of surviving as a nation. Still the best moral code, now a conservative book club bestseller. No document in world history so change the world for the better as the detent commandments western civilization the civilization that developed the universal human rights created womens equality ended slavery created parliamentary democracy among other unique achievements would not have developed without them as you will see when each of the 10 commandments is explained these commandments are.
Subscribe to the newsletter contact us iphone app android app. With a few words dennis prager manages to convince the reader why the ten commandments are indispensable to creating a better world, and not just to jews and christians. In this illustrated guide, noted moral teacher and popular talk show host dennis prager explains the ten commandments in a way that young readers can understand. Apr 23, 2018 dennis prager is no stranger to controversy. How our most ancient moral text can renew modern life. Thats a lot to ask of a little book, but the only thing thats little here is the length. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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