The Commandments of God

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In our Religions Series
God the Father, depicted here as a vigorous man with a very long beard, hands the tablets of the Law to Moses. The heights of Mount Sinai, where the scene takes place, are surrounded by thick clouds. From the valley, the people perceive only lightning and the crash of thunder mixed with that of heavenly trumpets. It was in this manner that God intended to inspire in his people a salutary fear that would lead them to observe his law…