How did the Ten Commandments become THE Ten Commandments?

Michael Coogan guides readers into the ancient past to examine the iconic Ten Commandments. How, among all the laws reportedly given on Mount Sinai, did the Ten Commandments become the Ten Commandments? When did that happen? There are several versions of the Ten Commandments in the Old Testament, so how have different groups determined which is the most authoritative? Why were different versions created? You can find out more about his book at: yalebooks.com/yupbooks/book.asp?isbn=9780300178715 Video copyright © 2014 by Yale University. Produced by JKS Communications.

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