The Restless Craving for Rest––Top 5: Re-Release E3
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Sabbath and Sunday: Origins and Controversies
The early Christian understanding of the Sabbath is complex and often misconceived. Initially, the term 'Sabbath' did not correspond to Sunday, which was referred to as 'the Lord's Day.' Early Christian followers, many of whom were Jewish, continued to observe the traditional Sabbath while also engaging in practices on Sunday. There was an expectation that Gentile converts would adopt the Sabbath as well, leading to significant controversy highlighted in Paul's epistles. This reflects a significant interaction between Jewish traditions and emerging Christian practices during the formative years of Christianity.
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