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The Lost Meaning of the Seventh Day Hardcover – November 30, 2009

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Sigve K. Tonstad recovers the profound and foundational understanding of God that can be experienced in the seventh day. He shows that Scripture has consistently asserted that the Sabbath of Creation is the Sabbath of the whole story of how God makes right what has gone wrong in the world. Tonstad argues that the seventh day is the symbol of God's faithfulness precisely when God's presence seems to be in doubt. He demonstrates how God, through the seventh day, seeks the benefit of all creation. Inevitably, this leads to an investigation of how this universal symbol became obscured. This sweeping work of biblical theology and historical analysis traces the seventh day as it is woven throughout Scripture and the history of Christianity. Its twenty-seven chapters consider, among other things, the relationship of the seventh day to freedom, to social conscience, to the "greatest commandment," and to the enigmatic "rest that remains." Tonstad engages the move away from the seventh day in early Christian history, the mindset in medieval Christianity, and the sobering long-term implications leading all the way to the Holocaust and the ecological crises in our time.The Lost Meaning of the Seventh Day will engage, illuminate, provoke, and ultimately inspire readers who enjoy a serious work presented in a style that is "luminous" and a "delight to read."
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Sigve Tonstad's wide-ranging study of biblical teaching about the Sabbath offers fresh, provocative readings of texts from across the entirety of the canon, while constantly engaging the best recent scholarship. The result is a luminous, deeply encouraging book that beckons readers to understand the seventh day as a celebration of God's gracious work of creation and God's faithful intent to restore and heal all that is broken. --Richard B. Hays, George Washington Ivey Professor of New Testament, The Divinity School, Duke University

This will be a classic! Truly a magnum opus on the Sabbath, it is this generation's most complete and insightful work on the topic. Not only does it satisfy the academic theologian with its fresh perspectives, but it also creatively shares practical gems that will inspire a lay believer. --Lawrence T. Geraty, President Emeritus, La Sierra University; Past President, American Schools of Oriental Research

Usually I have trouble reading for a long period such massive tomes as this, but Tonstad's writing is so stimulating that I couldn't put the book down! Tonstad is a master of both biblical exegesis and historical scholarship. I heartily recommend this book to all who love God and the Sabbath Day and to all who yearn to grow in that love. --Marva J. Dawn, author of Keeping the Sabbath Wholly and In the Beginning GOD; Teaching Fellow in Spiritual Theology, Regent College

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Sigve K. Tonstad (Ph.D., New Testament studies, University of St. Andrews; M.D. Loma Linda University), originally from Norway, is assistant professor of religion and associate professor of medicine at Loma Linda University in California. He is author of Saving God's Reputation (T & T Clark, 2006) along with three other books as well as numerous articles which have appeared in both scholarly and non-scholarly journals.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andrews Univ Pr (November 30, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 575 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1883925657
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1883925659
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.5 x 9 inches
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Alan Maxfield
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent treatise on the Bible Sabbath
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2021
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From this Sabbath worshipper's perspective, it's important that the Sabbath not be viewed as some kind of rule that has to be kept, just as it's important with all God's commands. Jesus taught us that the spirit of the law is what's important. This book does an excellent job of showing the character of God in His Sabbath. It is a deep read, however, and I found myself reading many sections twice. But overall, an important work for one interested in the true meaning of 7th day worship.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Not for the shallow reader
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This book took me more deeply into Biblical research than ever before. Dr. Tonstad has a lovely writing style as well, which made a difficult topic a joy to read.
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K7GDM
5.0 out of 5 stars God said "Remember The Seventh Day to Keep It Holy."
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2015
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The title of this book says it all. In a world where God's Law has been rejected by nearly the entire population of Earth, this book is a must and it and your Bible should be read together.
"Remember the seventh day to keep it holy." Exodus 20:8.

Why does the world keep the "Venerable Day Of The Sun"? Why are there only a few faithful people out there still keeping the 7th Day holy? Who changed God's fourth commandment and why? God said that He doesn't change and that not one "Jot or tittle" of the law would ever change. Jesus said "If you love me, keep my commandments." The seventh day is the Sabbath, the true Lord's Day. This book is worth the read and could save your life.
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Rein M
5.0 out of 5 stars Arresting examination of the 7th day that challenges status quo.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2010
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Sigve Tonstad has examined the seventh day of the Bible carefully and crafted a superb, holistic view of its theological importance. The link he finds between the creation narrative and New Testament thought is clearly something that should be examined by those who have dismissed the relevance of the seventh day and accepted an alternative. He has thoughtfully explored the influence of Hellenism on the emerging Christian church in the early centuries and identified its impact on the shaping of Christian belief and practice.

Tonstad, in his book, has contributed fresh and challenging understanding to a study that has engaged many scholars in recent years. He has confronted many of the conclusions of men like Rordof, Carson, Jewett and demonstrated their fundamental weaknesses, even though he has not engaged them directly. He has added to the insights of Bacchiocchi and given a deeper and more cohesive view that embraces a rich tapestry of Biblical unity on the subject. I have read many of the leading authors on this subject and rate Tonstad's work as definitive.
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5.0 out of 5 stars If you feel the need to have rest, read this book
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There is likely no other work so comprehensive as this that tackles the character of God, the origin of man and evil, the cosmic struggle, or the best answer to the world’s toughest questions, as this towering, beautiful and joyful treatise on the seventh day. I recommend it highly to all thoughtful readers.
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Robert Van Arsdale
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent review of Sabbath history and meaning
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2021
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Starting with the original Biblical history of the Sabbath the author has found its deep meanings and a rationale for both the loss of Sabbath keeping by most Christians (in the context of Hellenistic domination of culture) and a return to the spiritual values of worship represented by Sabbath restoration.
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James
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Balanced
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Having read many books on the Sabbath, both in reference to the seventh-day and first-day, I find this book to be first rate. First, most books on the Sabbath fall into one of two categories--either apologetic--as in which day to keep or into the "Sabbath experience" category--as in how to enjoy the blessings of the Sabbath. Tonstad is unique in bridging this divide with fresh insights in both categories--my confession here is that I initially ignored this book thinking it would be simply warmed over insights and I already had a shelf full of Sabbath books. But Tonstad pleasantly surprised me with his fresh and challenging apologetics as well as weaving in inspiring views on the blessings of the Sabbath. Thus the highest compliment that I can pay this book is that on the subject of the Sabbath, out of the nearly 50 books on the Sabbath I own, no book combines these two subjects better--if I could only have one book on the topic, this would be it.
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Ella M. Ryder
4.0 out of 5 stars The Meaning of Sabbath
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2017
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It's a bit deep theologically. What I mean is the author needed to present his ideas much more clearly with fewer words. I suppose it was meant for theologians, and I have studied theology. But I like less theo-verbage. Some paragraphs had to be read over several times.

I did find some fresh ideas, but felt the author missed or lost a major one. The emphasis needs to be on Jesus in the Sabbath. He is the true Sabbath rest from our works.

I am still reading the book--it's not a page-turner.
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