The Law Unsealed, or a Practical Exposition of the Ten Commandments

by With a Resolution of Several Momentous Questions and Cases of Conscience

Excerpt from The Law Unsealed, or a Practical Exposition of the Ten Commandments

Wanted withéut a greater prejudic feparabie contieftion that God 111 decree, hath efiabliihed betwixt the' end and 'all.

Genres: Law, Theology

500 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Logan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very good book that covered the ten commandments in the detail of theology and application that one would expect of the Puritans. I wouldn't say that this is the best exposition on this topic, but it is pretty high up there. Durham sometimes digresses into detailed philosophical arguments for certain things, or makes distinctions between sins that most would consider to be essentially identical, but for the most part he lays a clear case and applies it rigorously.

I found that some topics were covered in great detail (certain portions of the 4th commandment were very helpful) and others were almost passed by (6th/9th commandment). Some were very applicable (8th/10th commandment) and others not quite as much, but I definitely got something out of each chapter.

Definitely convicting that one fails to keep the commandments on so many levels, but there is hope in the grace given to us by Christ.

[Lily Kunkel · Rating 5 out of 5]

While it took me a long time to get through, this was worth the study. A thorough examination of the Ten Commandments leaving the reader with plenty to reflect on. Durham approaches the study the way you would expect the puritans to. I greatly appreciate the gravity he writes with.

[Pat Phelps · Rating 2 out of 5]

I can’t say that I would recommend this book to anyone, other than experts on the Puritans. It is very tough to read the old English used by Durham, as well as the constant run-on sentences that make his thoughts very difficult to follow. I do believe this book could be extremely helpful, but not as written.

If you are interested in an exposition of The Ten Commandments, I recommend the Banner of Truth edition by Thomas Watson. It is very good, very comprehensive, and very readable.

Durham’s book really needs to be translated into modern English. Otherwise, I don’t find this to be useful to a broader reformed, or evangelical, audience.

“Take Up and Read” - Saint Augustine

[Alex]

Only read the following:

- "The Fifth Commandment" (pp 231 - 256)

[Christopher Keller · Rating 4 out of 5]

if it were not for God's grace, we'd be doomed.