Like the Code of Hammurabi, the Ten Commandments help form the basis of western law. The Ten Commandments are wrapped in the Biblical story of Exodus. Scholars and the faithful have debated the Exodus and whether or not it happened, but there does seem to be some evidence to support the event. Despite this, we do not have a clear date for Exodus or the Ten Commandments. It seems to have occurred somewhere between 1550 B.C. and 1250 B.C.
The commandments and Exodus have provided pop culture with material for centuries.
Here are some modern examples:
Mel Brooks:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TAtRCJIqnk
Yul Brynner:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqowzbnKLqs&feature=related
Parting the Red Sea:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vxnApK4O48&feature=related
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