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Lewis' thought-provoking book challenges readers to consider the future of the Sunday as a cultural institution. Filled with insightful analysis and provocative questions, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the changing nature of society and culture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Abram Herbert Lewis' Spiritual Sabbathism is a thought-provoking exploration of the religious practice of Sabbath observance. Originally published in 1880, this book provides a detailed history of the Sabbath and its significance in religious traditions, as well as a critical analysis of contemporary Sabbath practices in various Christian denominations. Lewis' clear and engaging writing makes this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of religion and spirituality.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A thought-provoking study of all the pagan influences which permeate Christianity and of which most adherents of that religion know nothing. Written by a church sabbath day reformer and theologian at Alfred University, New York, this work delves into the origins of the practices of modern Christianity, many of which will astound the reader.While the adoption of the pagan festivals of the year-end Yule ("Christmas") and of the Spring fertility rite of Ostara ("Easter") are well-known, this work reveals that almost all of the rituals and even belief systems as practised by modern Christian churches are pagan in origin.The author shows how early Christian antisemitism led many of the first originators of that religion to reject many of Christianity's founding principles, which were based firmly on older Jewish concepts and religious rules. This, he shows, led to a reinterpretation and revision of much of the original theological framework by pagan-influenced Gnostics.Then he showed how this initial disruption of the founding principles of Christianity opened the doors to a flood of pagan practices which were absorbed into the rituals of the church. These included baptism, the use of "holy water" (the latter two, the author shows, come directly from Indian, Egyptian and Northern European mythology), the very idea of "church buildings," the layout and format of all church services, the items used in church rituals (such as the communion cup and others), candles, lights, the clothing worn by religious figures, child-naming ceremonies, Sunday observance, the "mother and child" symbolism of Mary and Jesus; the universally-used "Chi-ro" symbol, and even the symbol of the cross itself. A riveting book for believers and non-believers alike, and essential reading for anyone interested in the origin and development of Christianity.

Paganism Surviving in Christianity, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

Biblical Teachings - Concerning the Sabbath and the Sunday is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1888.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.