The Ten Commandments from the Back Side

by J. Ellsworth Kalas

While the Ten Commandments are known throughout the world, it's not often that we are offered a fresh take on them. Popular and beloved author J. Ellsworth Kalas approaches the Ten Commandments through the "back side"--through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new "lens," or the eyes of a minor character.

Kalas explores how these "prohibitive" laws actually are our dear friends, intended to make life richer and more fulfilling. He uses contemporary illustrations and personal experience to show how these timeless laws give us an appetite for divine excellence.

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1998

About the author

J. Ellsworth Kalas has been part of the faculty of Asbury Theological Seminary since 1993, after thirty-eight years as a United Methodist pastor and five years in evangelism with the World Methodist Council. He has been a presenter on DISCIPLE videos and is the author of more than thirty books, including the popular Back Side series as well as the Christian Believer study.

Reviews

[Janet Cline · Rating 2 out of 5]

not much meat here.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Used as a study guide for our women’s Bible study group, Kalas’s slightly different perspective on the 10 commandments provided for much interesting discussion.

[Ken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Sunday School book.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book by Dr. Kalas. He always makes you think I'm different ways. A great study and insight on the ten commandments.

[Caryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such great insight into the Ten Commandments! Helped a lot with my sermon series

[Jennifer DiFrancesco · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this to hopefully get some good material for the summer sermon series on the Commandments. Got a few good ideas and tidbits from it but nothing earth shattering

[Gabe · Rating 3 out of 5]

really enjoyed this book. it was really easy to read and while it was shallow theologically it Have easy to understand perspectives on our beloved commandments.

[Jtp · Rating 4 out of 5]

great reflection material for pre-Advent season....