The Sabbath by Andrew Thomson
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"The Sabbath" by Andrew Thomson is a theological paper written in the early 1860s, specifically read at the Conference of the Evangelical Alliance in Geneva in September 1861. This book serves as a scholarly exploration of the significance of Sabbath observance within the Scottish Christian community. Its likely primary topic is the importance of maintaining a divinely appointed day of rest and worship, against the backdrop of evolving societal attitudes towards the
Sabbath. In this paper, Thomson articulates the deep-rooted Scottish conviction regarding the Sabbath as a divine institution, essential for spiritual, moral, and social well-being. He details the practices surrounding the observance of the Sabbath, emphasizing its entirety should be dedicated to religious activities rather than trivial amusements. The narrative discusses the spiritual joy and communal bonding fostered through family worship and charitable acts on this holy day. Furthermore, Thomson addresses the threats to traditional Sabbath observance, such as the rise of secular pursuits and secular amusements on the Sabbath, arguing instead for a return to its religious significance to uphold the moral fabric of Scottish society. Through these discussions, Thomson aims to reinforce the necessity of the Sabbath as a pillar of Christian faith and practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Thomson, Andrew, 1814-1901 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Ryle, J. C. (John Charles), 1816-1900 |
| Title |
The Sabbath A Paper Read at the Conference of the Evangelical Alliance, Held at Geneva, September 2. 1861 |
| Credits |
Produced by Heiko Evermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship |
| Subject | Sunday |
| Subject | Sabbath |
| Subject | Scotland -- Religious life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48182 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48182-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 511 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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