The Christian Sabbath: Is It of Divine Origin?

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The Christian Sabbath: Is It of Divine Origin?

by John E. (John Eleazer) Remsburg

EN·~16 minutes·2 chapters

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THE CHRISTIAN SABBATH - IS IT OF DIVINE ORIGIN?

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By J. B. Remsburg

16:11

Description

In this thought‑provoking study the author asks a simple but controversial question: does the Christian Sabbath carry any divine authority? Opening with a bold claim that Sunday’s sanctity is a later invention rather than a biblical command, the work traces the day’s origins to the ancient worship of the sun. Drawing on writings from Paul, the early Church Fathers, and Reformation leaders, the author shows how early Christians often treated every day as equal, and how later authorities imposed a special status on one day.

The author then examines how civil law and puritanical zeal solidified Sunday observance, presenting it as a cultural imposition rather than a spiritual necessity. By juxtaposing theological arguments with historical anecdotes, the book invites listeners to reconsider long‑held assumptions about rest, worship, and personal liberty. It’s a concise, citation‑rich exploration that encourages critical thinking without demanding prior knowledge of church history.

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en

Duration

~16 minutes (15K characters)

Release date

2011-12-22

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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John E. (John Eleazer) Remsburg

John E. (John Eleazer) Remsburg

1848–1919

A schoolteacher turned outspoken freethought lecturer, this late-19th-century American author wrote sharp, accessible challenges to biblical authority and religious orthodoxy. He is especially remembered for The Christ and for the wide lecture career that made him a familiar name in secularist circles.

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