History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week - Softcover

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Explore the history of the Sabbath and the first day of the week, and what these debates meant for early Christian worship and tradition.

The book surveys how the Sunday observance emerged in early Christianity and why some writers argued for the Sabbath’s ongoing relevance. It traces claims about key figures and quotes, weighing evidence and pointing to historical context rather than present-day opinion. This edition presents a careful, source-grounded look at a long-standing religious discussion.

Readers will gain a clearer sense of how ideas about the Sabbath and Sunday developed, plus the questions historians raise about famous testimonies. The work emphasizes careful interpretation and places the discussion in a broader religious and historical setting.

• Investigates the origins of Sunday observance and the Sabbath in early Christianity


• Discusses how famous quotations about Irenaeus and Justin Martyr are viewed by scholars


• Highlights the role of tradition, translation, and historical context in these debates


• Provides a careful, evidence-based look at a long-running theological topic

Ideal for readers interested in church history, biblical study, and the historical development of Sabbath and Sunday observance.

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