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HISTORY
PREFACE.
HISTORY OF THE SABBATH. - PART I—BIBLE HISTORY. - CHAPTER I. THE CREATION.
PART II—SECULAR HISTORY. - CHAPTER XII. EARLY APOSTASY IN THE CHURCH.
INDEX OF AUTHORS QUOTED.
INDEX OF SCRIPTURES.
INDEX OF SUBJECTS.
ERRATA.
Catalogue of Publications
This volume takes listeners on a sweeping journey through six millennia of the seventh‑day Sabbath, beginning with its origin in the very act of creation. It traces how the divine pattern of rest was first given to humanity in Eden, codified in the Fourth Commandment, and faithfully observed by patriarchs, prophets, apostles and even the Son of God himself. By grounding the narrative in Scripture, the author shows the Sabbath’s central role in the biblical story and its enduring spiritual significance.
Turning to the broader canvas of world history, the second part investigates how the ancient Sabbath was gradually eclipsed by the rise of a weekly Sunday celebration. Drawing on original sources, the work examines early church developments, political influences, and the controversies that reshaped the calendar. Listeners will gain a clear picture of the arguments and evidence surrounding this pivotal shift, presented with scholarly care and an eye for honesty.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (825K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Steam Press of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, 1873.
Credits
Brian Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2022-08-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1829–1883
A key early voice in the Seventh-day Adventist movement, he was known for sharp biblical scholarship, tireless writing, and a willingness to cross oceans for mission work. His life joined ideas and action, helping shape a young church while carrying its message beyond North America.
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