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We live in a 24/7 culture of endless productivity, workaholism, distraction, burnout, and anxiety--a way of life to which we've sadly grown accustomed. This tired system of "life" ultimately destroys our souls, our bodies, our relationships, our society, and the rest of God's creation. The whole world grows exhausted because humanity has forgotten to enter into God's rest.

This book pioneers a creative path to an alternative way of existing. Combining creative storytelling, pastoral sensitivity, practical insight, and relevant academic research, Subversive Sabbath offers a unique invitation to personal Sabbath-keeping that leads to fuller and more joyful lives. A. J. Swoboda demonstrates that Sabbath is both a spiritual discipline and a form of social justice, connects Sabbath-keeping to local communities, and explains how God may actually do more when we do less. He shows that the biblical practice of Sabbath-keeping is God's plan for the restoration and healing of all creation. The book includes a foreword by Matthew Sleeth.

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"Swoboda, a pastor, theologian, professor, and self-avowed 'Bible-believing, Jesus-is-the-only-way-to-God, theologically traditional follower of Christ,' offers a deeper understanding of how the church, as a contrast community, can enter Sabbath not as a force against the world, but as a community of grace in the world." - Englewood Review of Books
"There are some books that have the power to change your mind. There are some books that have the power to change your life. This books packs the power to do both. I will return to Subversive Sabbath often, it is that good---one of the best books ever written on the Sabbath." - Leonard Sweet

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"[This book] will fundamentally change your life"

"Do you ever just want to pull the plug on your schedule? Subversive Sabbath shows you why you should and how you can; it will fundamentally change your life. It is a total reconstruction of America's frenzied, frenetic lifestyle, offering the ultimate regenerative alternative."
--Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm; editor of The Stockman Grass Farmer

"Subversive Sabbath is incredibly well written, accessible, and deeply encouraging. A. J. Swoboda avoids oversimplification and presents a deep, rich, and energetic argument on what it means to be fully human through an obedient pursuit of rest and well-being."
--Ken Wytsma, founder, The Justice Conference; pastor, Antioch Church, Bend, Oregon; author of The Myth of Equality

"If I were permitted to recommend only one book on Sabbath-keeping, Subversive Sabbath would be it. No one can read this book and ever again associate Sabbath-keeping with 'blue laws' or legalism or boredom. Subversive Sabbath dares one to do life as God intended from the beginning."
--Shirley A. Mullen, president, Houghton College

"Our smartwatch-driven age can measure every heartbeat, every step, even the quality of our sleep, but it cannot measure the health of our souls. Our limitless freedom has paradoxically imprisoned us in an achievement culture of constant measurement. Escape from the exhaustion of endless opportunity, embrace the singular God behind the singular Sabbath day of rest. Stop, breathe, read this profoundly helpful book, and be remade."
--Mark Sayers, senior pastor, Red Church, Melbourne, Australia; author of Disappearing Church and Strange Days

"Few things are as subversive to the hurry addiction of the modern world than the practice of Sabbath. And few things are as life-or-death important. A. J. has written his best book yet. His keen mind, quick wit, and deep soulfulness come through beautifully, page by captivating page. But more than anything, this is a book that is lived. My new go-to book on the Sabbath."
--John Mark Comer, pastor of teaching and vision, Bridgetown Church; author of God Has a Name

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Brazos Press (February 20, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1587434059
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1587434051
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.94 x 0.64 x 8.98 inches

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Dr. A. J. Swoboda (Ph.D., Birmingham) is a professor, writer, and pastor. He is the Associate Professor of Bible, theology, and world Christianity at Bushnell University and leads the Doctorate program in Christian Formation and Soul Care at Friends University. He has taught at Multnomah University, London School of Theology, LIFE Pacific University, and Southeastern University. He is the author of over ten books, including Redeeming How We Talk (Moody), After Doubt (Brazos), and the award-winning Subversive Sabbath (Brazos). A.J. writes the "Low-Level Theologian" substack and co-hosts the “Slow Theology” podcast with New Testament scholar Dr. Nijay Gupta. He is married to Quinn and is the proud father of Elliot. They live and work on an urban farm in Eugene, Oregon with their dog Diggory.

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Keith Egan

Sabbath Savior!!!🙏

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I prayed for guidance, and this book entered my life. So simple an idea, yet so profound a reality! I have been a high school English teacher for 24 long years now, and I had always graded papers on the weekend, trying to “catch up.” The result was feeling even more burnt out and less rested. This book spoke to my soul. As I read, it became more and more clear the our Living God was offering me the gift of Sabbath. Again, so simple, yet so profound! I immediately accepted God’s gift and have been entering Sabbath on Saturdays for the last six or seven weeks. What a change! I look forward to Saturdays more than ever now! I spend the day with Jesus—walking in His creation, reading spiritual books, meditating, praying, napping. Time has taken on new meaning on Saturdays: There are no clocks for me. No rules. No time constraints. No stress. No thoughts of work. I am a little boy again, spending the day in God’s playground! It is wonderful! And this book was God’s invitation to me! Thank you, Brother Swoboda, for writing God’s invitation🙏

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A. J. Swoboda has made an extremely helpful and much needed contribution in Subversive Sabbath. Sabbath is a command, and it has been fulfilled in the person and work of Jesus Christ. Observing the sabbath is not only a matter of obedience, but of wisdom. The sabbath has been established; it has also been given by God. Jesus observed sabbath. And in a world that is constantly on the go, perhaps there is no other practice demanding renewed attention than that of sabbath.

Swoboda treats several themes in this book, including time, work, health, relationships, the creation, the economy, the poor, technology, witness, worship, and discipleship, all in light of the sabbath. He does so with examples drawn from pastoral ministry, scholarly findings in disciplines other than theology, and while paying close attention to the Bible. This book has vast range, and is all the more valuable for it.

I plan to recommend this book to seminarians in my community, and to take some of its lessons and integrate them into my own walk with Christ. Excellent work.

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Interesting reading

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My daughter, who is a minister, recommended this to me. Thought provoking as to how some people do not observe the sabbath. Appreciate his scripturally based interpretation of how we should.

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"Adam and Eve's first full day of existence was a day of rest, not work."

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Rarely do I read a book cover to cover, but this book is so interesting and well-written--I hated for it to end. This fall I'm using Subversive Sabbath as the course text in my Life Ministry Institute class on managing time.

Here are just a few of my favorite lines from chapter one:

"To do, one must first remember."

"To keep a Sabbath is to give time and space on our calendar to the grace of God."

"Work hard and rest well."

"When we say we don't have time to rest, we cannot find time for something that has already been found."

"Adam and Eve were invited to 'keep' that seventh day holy. Do not mistread the text: they were not to make the Sabbath holy. Humans cannot make anything holy."

"Sabbath rest is no sign of weakness or sinfulness--God himself rested. Is God weak?"

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Life- giving!

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This is one of my favorite resources for Sabbath keeping. It is practical, informational, and clear concerning Sabbath. It has expanded my understanding in delightful ways!

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This was required reading foe a class. Great Choice! I truly enjoyed it. Swoboda gave me something to think about as he described what sabbath is and why it is important. No legalism. I have been keeping a sort of sabbath that worked for me but was longing for mor. Swoboda helped guide me in that direction.

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Ashley Paige

A MUST READ

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Amazing book. Rich content. While it addresses the sabbath according to a variety of topics, there is so much more to it. I’m learning things I have never learned before or caught on to in my own biblical studies. Highly recommend. Thank you for letting the Lord use you in this way Dr. Swoboda!

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I had high hopes for this book but part way through reading I find that the author celebrates The Sabbath midweek and eats bacon. Maybe minor things, but for me, The Sabbath is the seventh day (a Saturday) and bacon is an unclean food to be avoided. Once I got to the above points, I was unable to read any more of the book.

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Great rundown of the sabbath!

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Amazing book about the practice of Sabbath in the Christian life. Swoboda outlines clearly the ‘hows’ and the ‘whys’ for a day of rest for all.

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