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Sabbath
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Etymological and Theological Foundations
The concept of the Sabbath is most directly derived from the Fourth Commandment in the Decalogue, recorded in the Book of Exodus ($\text{Exodus 20:8–11}$) and Deuteronomy ($\text{Deuteronomy 5:12–15}$). In the creation narrative, God completes the work of creation in six days and sanctifies the seventh by resting ($\text{Genesis 2:2–3}$). This narrative establishes … -
Sabbath
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Lutheranism](/entries/lutheranism/) and Anglicanism: Generally treat Sunday as a day for worship and rest, though the strictness concerning commerce varies greatly by local tradition.
Sabbatarianism (e.g., Puritan / Reformed traditions): Adherents, particularly those influenced by Calvinism, maintained a rigorous observance akin to the Jewish standard, viewing Sunday as the direct continuation of the [Fourth Commandment](/entrie…