Sunday and the Sabbath Question (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Hardwicke, W. W.

 
9781331606949: Sunday and the Sabbath Question (Classic Reprint)

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Exploring how weekly worship and rest have been understood across time, with a careful look at what works for modern readers.

This balanced history analyzes the many views on Sunday and the Sabbath, comparing Jewish roots, Catholic practice, and various Protestant perspectives. It frames the debate with clarity and shows how beliefs about sacred time shape daily life, law, and liberty.

  • Delves into theological arguments about the Sabbath and the Lord’s Day without taking sides
  • Traces historical shifts in church practice from the early church to modern times
  • Examines what different traditions have claimed about Sunday as a holy day, a festival, or a day for recreation
  • Discusses sociological and ethical questions around rest, work, and public life on Sundays
Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, historically grounded look at how weekly rest and worship have been understood across the Christian world.

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