Metamorality

by Eric Butterworth

25 topics; beginning, know yourself, fear, meeting, labels & appearances, looking for freedom, love, gifts, advice, good and bad, on the way, our world, science & faith, self-discovery, man before God, prayer, God's purpose, Jesus, the Bible, magic, dogmatism, strength & weakness, faith & doubt, sickness & suffering, the end of the road

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction

137 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1977

Reviews

[Douglas Wick · Rating 5 out of 5]

spiritually enlightening

If you read just the First commandment you will come away with a far greater understanding of God and our oneness with HIM!

[Stephanie Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Breaking the Ten Commandments Discover the Deeper Meaning is a book in which the author, Eric Butterworth, has uncovered discernments concerning each of the commandments that takes the reader beyond the surface. Butterworth wrote this book originally in the 70s and it was re-released this year in paperback. I chose to read this book via ebook to review it. I honestly expected the book to be a dry read. I was completely taken aback by the honest appraisal of each commandment beyond the typical biblical discernment. Reading about each commandment was like the opening of a new flower - petal by petal, layer by layer.

I found myself going back to reread a section and then making a connection in applying it to my life. My pastor had linked the Sermon on the Mount to the Commandments so I had already begun a journey of unpacking the magnitude of Jesus' words. I also found myself choosing to pneumonically tying an image to each of the commandments based on his explanations and discernment. For instance, the sixth commandment says, "You shall not kill" (Exodus 20:13). Butterworth opens the discussion by saying this: "Four words, plain and simple, no qualifications. Does the frenetic advocate of the Decalogue keep this commandment and accept its implications unequivocally? No killing at all...no destruction of life of any kind...no eating meat...no killing insects...no killing in self-defense...no capital punishment...no war. Suddenly our 'back to the Ten Commandments' man runs for cover. Then begins his array of rationalizations: 'But we must eat meat to get sufficient protein...and actually Jesus ate meat. We have a right to kill in self-defense. Society has a right to kill offenders. A nation has a right to kill enemies in war.'" Butterworth finishes that thought with, "We are left with the inescapable conclusion that no one really takes it literally." Within that same chapter, he discusses the reason that pearls are created - irritation! Irritation is the beginning emotions for anger that leads to rage and in many cases - murder. Hence the image of a pearl will help me remember to not kill or become enraged.

I would encourage anyone who wants to uncover and disect the truths found in the Ten Commandments to pick up a copy of this re-release of Eric Butterworth's book.

I received this book free for review from netgalley.com.

[IrenesBookReviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eric Butterworth has written a book about the 10 Commandments that was released in the 1970’s. It has recently been re-released with its new title, Breaking the 10 Commandments: Discover the Deeper Meaning.

The overall concept of this book is to help you better understand how to apply the 10 Commandments, found in the Old Testament, to your life today. The book is divided into chapters based on the commandments. These chapters then take each commandment and explain its meaning when written and also how to apply them now.

All the information on applying the 10 Commandments to your life today was beneficial. You will better understand what it means to not have idols that take our attention away from the Lord. Along with other principles you will learn what it means to honor your parents. Each commandment is explained in such a way that you will have no problem applying it to your day to day life.

All the information on what the commandments meant to the Israelites was actually the best part. It was very interesting to learn what some of the original words meant. These commandments were written to benefit the Israelites and help guide their lives.

This is a very in-depth book. There is a lot of information to take in and try to understand. I found parts of it hard to comprehend but overall it was helpful. If you are looking for a fast read this is not your book, but if you are looking for an in-depth book on the 10 Commandments this is it!

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for the copy of this book I enjoyed reading. I gave an honest review based on my opinion of what I read.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actually I read a reprint entitled METAMORTALITY. Really had me thinking quite a bit about what we perceive the 10 Commandments to mean and how there are different levels to scriptures. There is the everyday meaning and then we must look deeper. Food for thought.

[ND Collins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life Changing!

When you are ready for it, this book will help you to expand your understanding of how to live a truly fulfilling life