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Origin of Sunday Observance

This work argues that observing Sunday in the Christian Church was not instituted by direct command from Christ or the apostles, but evolved over time through influence from pagan festivals, theological shifts, and church tradition. Straw reviews the historical evidence from the second through fourth centuries—including the writings of Justin Martyr and early councils—to illustrate how Sunday eventually replaced Sabbath observance for many believers. The book is intended to challenge readers to reconsider the origins and theological justification of Sunday as a day of worship.

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BV 110 S87 1939

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Washington, D.C : Review and Herald Publishing Association., 1939

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118 p.

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English

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BV 110 S87 1939

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Church history
Christian doctrine
Sunday observance
Bible prophecy studies

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Origin of Sunday Observance by W.E. Straw was first published in 1939 by the Review and Herald Publishing Association. The book is 106 pages long and surveys early church history to trace how Sunday observance arose among Christians. Straw examines sources such as the writings of early Church Fathers, pagan customs, and legislative actions to show that Sunday keeping developed gradually rather than by explicit command in Scripture.

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