Yes folks, I can assure you that parts of the old testament, translators of the ancient scrolls got it all wrong. Moses was without doubt one of the early pioneers who played an ancient form of bridge, which was very popular within his clan and groups of devoted followers. Moses did indeed climb a mountain top only to return with a tablet of stone on which ten commandments were carved. These commandments were in effect the first teachings on bridge ever to be published in a permanent form. Although religious fanatics then chose to reinterpreted the wording to suit their particular purposes, the truth remains that these 10 commandments, when accurately translated from Hebrew into English, were nothing more than a bold statement made by Moses himself about the way the game should be played. So for all you bridge players out there who want to know the truth.......but more importantly what Moses instructed us to do..... then here are the definitive rules he laid down:
- Thou shalt have no other commitments at times which are clearly designated for bridge
- Thou shalt not make any untoward bid that gives a false image of your hand to partner
- Thou shalt never question a director's ruling, or take his name in vain
- You must remember your system conventions at all times, and keep holy the law of total tricks
- Honour thy points, but also the shape, distribution, suit quality and texture of the hand
- Thou shalt not kill a crucial entry to dummy when trying to set up dummy's side suit winners
- Thou shalt not adulterate the good name and reputation of your partner
- Thou shalt not steal glances at opponents' cards, or tune-in to their post-hand discussions
- Thou shalt not bear false judgement on partner, when blame belongs elsewhere
- Thou shalt not covet the points dealt to other players, or their gift and ability to play the cards
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