History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Practice of Observing the Sabbath in the Seventh-day Adventist ChurchBy John Nevins Andrews
Length18h 46m
About this audiobook
History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week is a rigorously argued historical and biblical study tracing the Sabbath from creation through the patriarchal, Mosaic, apostolic, and post-apostolic eras. Written in a polemical yet documentary style, the work assembles scriptural exegesis, patristic testimony, and ecclesiastical history to distinguish the seventh-day Sabbath from later Sunday observance. Situated within nineteenth-century Protestant debates over biblical authority, tradition, and restorationism, it seeks to show how religious practice changed under historical pressures rather than explicit divine command. John Nevins Andrews, a leading early Seventh-day Adventist theologian, missionary, editor, and scholar, wrote from within a movement deeply concerned with prophecy, obedience, and the recovery of primitive Christian truth. His intellectual discipline and command of historical sources reflect both his personal devotion and the Adventist conviction that doctrine must be tested by Scripture and history. His own commitment to Sabbath observance clearly shaped the urgency and structure of the book. This volume is recommended for readers interested in Adventist theology, Sabbath history, Protestant historiography, or the development of Christian worship practices. Even where one disagrees with Andrews's conclusions, the book remains an important and influential statement of Sabbatarian scholarship.
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- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length18 hrs 46 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 7, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week (Annotated)
20Chapter XIII. The Sunday-Lord’s Day Not Traceable to the Apostles.
2Introduction
21Chapter XIV. The First Witnesses for Sunday.
3Synopsis
22Chapter XV. Examination of a Famous Falsehood.
4Historical Context
23Chapter XVI. Origin of First-Day Observance.
5Preface.
24Chapter XVII. The Nature of Early First-Day Observance.
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6Part I—Bible History.
25Chapter XVIII. The Sabbath in the Record of the Early Fathers.
7Chapter I. The Creation.
26Chapter XIX. The Sabbath and First-Day During the First Five Centuries.
8Chapter II. The Institution of the Sabbath.
27Chapter XX. Sunday During the Dark Ages.
9Chapter III. The Sabbath Committed to the Hebrews.
28Chapter XXI. Traces of the Sabbath during the Dark Ages.
10Chapter IV. The Fourth Commandment.
29Chapter XXII. Position of the Reformers Concerning the Sabbath and First Day.
11Chapter V. The Sabbath Written by the Finger of God.
30Chapter XXIII. Luther and Carlstadt.
12Chapter VI. The Sabbath During the Day of Temptation.
31Chapter XXIV. Sabbath-Keepers in the Sixteenth Century.
13Chapter VII. The Feasts, New Moons and Sabbaths of the Hebrews.
32Chapter XXV. How and when Sunday Appropriated the Fourth Commandment.
14Chapter VIII. The Sabbath from David to Nehemiah.
33Chapter XXVI. English Sabbath-Keepers.
15Chapter IX. The Sabbath from Nehemiah to Christ.
34Chapter XXVII. The Sabbath in America. (pt. 1)
16Chapter X. The Sabbath During the Last of the Seventy Weeks.
35Chapter XXVII. The Sabbath in America. (pt. 2)
17Chapter XI. The Sabbath during the Ministry of the Apostles.
36Analysis
18Part II—Secular History.
37Reflection
19Chapter XII. Early Apostasy in the Church.
38Memorable Quotes
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