Its Sunday! Time to cut the grass, wash the car, paint the house, and . . . oh, go to church. Dawn shows you why going to church shouldnt be just another chore. Through sound biblical theology and research into Jewish traditions, Dawn motivates you to cease work and relish this God-given day of rest and worship.
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Drawing deeply both from Scripture and from Jewish practices, the author of I'm Lonely, Lord--How Long ? ( LJ 3/15/84) shares ideas for various ways of keeping the Sabbath: by ceasing (from striving, productivity, anxiety); by resting (physically, emotionally, intellectually); by embracing (intentionality, Christian values); and by feasting (on the eternal, with affection). A thoughtful, prayerful book that opens new vistas on the underlying spirituality of what is too often understood in terms of shallow conventionality alone.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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WE START WITH the importance of ceasing on a day set apart as holy because the name Sabbath comes originally from the Hebrew verb shabbat, which means primarily "to cease or desist." Read the first page
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WE START WITH the importance of ceasing on a day set apart as holy because the name Sabbath comes originally from the Hebrew verb shabbat, which means primarily "to cease or desist." Read the first page
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By Paulito
Format:Paperback
In a world of labor saving devices and wonderful technology, we seem to be more stressed out than ever. And in some churches, those who take more and more responsibilites upon themselves are viewed as being the most spiritual and dedicated to God.
I personally am active in church. I think some folks stay away from church altogether just so they can rest, which is NOT the answer...rest also involves focusing on God, getting our priorities re-aligned, etc.
This is a great book, which will really get you thinking as you seek to carry out God's commandment to rest for one day out of seven.
By Mark Nenadov
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I wouldn't follow this book in everything nor agree with everything said, but its full of helpful thoughts on theory and practice regarding setting apart the Lord's day as a day of rest, refreshment, and feasting.
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As Ms. Dawn says in the Preface to her book, legalism is contrary to the keeping of the Sabbath. The important thing is the keeping of the Sabbath for the health of one's relationship with God, and for one's own spiritual, physical, and emotional health.
I have found this book to be one of the most important things I've ever read: it offers practical ways for Christians (and others, if they care to borrow) to keep the Sabbath, which is helpful for those without a strong model to work from. The book is broken into four parts, of seven chapters each, so it can be read a chapter a day for four weeks, gently guiding the reader into a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the day of rest. It also focuses equally well on the negative (ceasing and resting from things) and positive (embracing and feasting) aspects of the Sabbath.
I am sorry that the previous reviewer of the book was unable to glean the many helpful and exciting ideas that I found, especially as both she and Ms. Dawn seem to have an equal respect for Abraham Joshua Heschel's book on the Sabbath (another book everyone should read). Contrary to her perception of it, Keeping the Sabbath Wholly is an holistic approach to Sabbath-keeping, entirely centered around God.
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