Smoke on the Mountain: An Interpretation of the Ten Commandments

This work is dated, but offers a wonderful look into the 10 Commandments. It is great for a discussion group as it explores these timeless norms for community.

The bold lettering of C.S. Lewis's name at the bottom of this book drew me to it (no doubt this is what the publishers had in mind) but if the old bait and switch routine is what it took to get me to read the book, then I am glad for it. Simply put, Joy Davidman examines the 10 commandments in such a powerful way that I feel as if I had a magnifying mirror held up to my own face so that I could judge my own conduct in light of it's wisdom. I devoured this book on a flight out to the coast and then I read the whole thing again on the way back home. Make no mistake, this is not a book of condemnation but it is a way for the reader to examine ways in which they may be violating those commandments without even realizing that they are doing it. This is a postive book and it reminds the reader that a Christian life is meant to be a joyful one. I hope the next edition that comes out increases the font size of the name JOY DAVIDMAN.

A truly wise book that provides solid insights and reflections on the Ten Commandments. Serving God and neighbor is the path to fulfillment. This book illuminates the path.

A great resource for a circle lesson series I am teaching this year. It looks at OT interpretation with a modern approach for the time.

A very thoughtful and profound interpretation of the Ten Commandments. Provides a wonderful resource for group study of the Bible and its relevance in contemporary society.

For C. S. Lewis fans, this book written by his wife is a must read. She presents a clear and scholarly explanation of the Ten Commandments from the background of her Jewish heritage. Impressive that she, too, was an atheist before accepting Jesus as Savior. Just like Jack. Smoke on the Mountain: An Interpretation of the Ten Commandments

Insights into Joy’s mind. Good book. Good mind.

I'm only half way through this but I would recommend the book. This book is old but always relevant.

An American, Jew, communist, physically abused, writer, poet, Christian, who died young as the wife of C S Lewis who writes about the Ten Commandments in terms of her days and apparently ours as well.

Joy Davidman is so often overlooked as a writer, theologian and incredibly clever woman - defined as Mrs CS Lewis she deserves recognition in her own right

A brilliant book written with verve and clarity matching that of C.S.Lewis himself. It teems with the life-affirming zest of true Christian morality. Christopher Campling.l

One of the most inspiring books that I have ever read. I should have read it years ago!!