Sabbath: The Ancient Practices

by Dan Allender, Bob Abernethy (Editor), William Boles (Editor)

To rest does not mean to cease all activity. Bestselling author Dan Allender presents an insightful and fascinating look at the origins and purpose of Sabbath. Serving as volume three in The Ancient Practices Series , Sabbath examines the key issues of this oft-misunderstood day of the week. This "day of delight," as instituted by God, has become a dirge for millions of believers. For many, it is simply a break from the busyness of the work week. So, what keeps us from properly understanding, sanctifying and celebrating this important day? Allender looks at not only the history of this discipline, going all the way back to ancient Israel, but also at the modern manifestations and misunderstandings of its practice. Allender bases his premise on the Hebrew word for rest, Menuha , which is best translated as joyous repose, tranquility, or delight. It is through this lens that he resurrects this lost definition of what it really means to rest.

Genres: Spirituality, Christian

224 pages, Hardcover

Published February 10, 2009

Reviews

[Lesa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok. Read 1/2. Was ok

[Nico · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful book with a lot of vision and inspiration for how to enter the "palace in time" known as Sabbath. I particularly found Allender's vision of DELIGHT compelling and helpful in my own understanding of the day and its place in my own pursuit of the King of Kings.

[Danielle Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed reading this book as a part of the Practicing the Way Sabbath series by John Mark Comer. If you are thinking about practicing Sabbath this is an excellent read.

[Laramie T Edington · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don’t want to be super negative but I here’s my honest thoughts: “Babble. Nonsense. What is he even talking about? Arrogant. Esoteric. Unhelpful. Why am I still reading this? Oh, that’s a nice thought I guess.”

He doesn’t really talk about scripture in any memorable way. He just kinda rambles his thoughts.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very thought provoking with things that can be implemented right away and others that will need to simmer.