The Natural History Of The Ten Commandments (1907) - Ernest Thompson Seton - Bog

The Natural History of the Ten Commandments is a book written by Ernest Thompson Seton and published in 1907. The book explores the origins and significance of the Ten Commandments from a natural history perspective. Seton was a renowned naturalist, artist, and writer, and he brings his expertise to bear in this unique and insightful exploration of the Ten Commandments.The book is divided into ten chapters, each one focusing on one of the commandments. Seton uses his knowledge of the natural world to provide a fresh perspective on these ancient moral guidelines. He draws on examples from the animal kingdom and the natural world to illustrate the principles embodied in each commandment. For example, he uses the behavior of wolves to illustrate the importance of honoring one's parents, and the habits of birds to illustrate the importance of keeping the Sabbath day holy.Throughout the book, Seton emphasizes the timeless relevance of the Ten Commandments, arguing that they are as important today as they were when they were first given to Moses. He also highlights the ecological and environmental implications of the commandments, pointing out that they contain important lessons for how humans should treat the natural world.Overall, The Natural History of the Ten Commandments is a fascinating and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important moral codes in human history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of religion, ethics, and the natural world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.