The mere mention of “Sunday” will immediately conjure up a rich mix of memories, associations, and ideas for most anyone of any age. Wh...
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Feb 03, 2010
Derek
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The book was not quite what I expected. I was looking for a book which tracked the evolution of Sunday activities and the reasons for those shifts, particularly the tension between secular and religious activity. I had also assumed, rather ethnocentrically, that the work would focus on the history of Sundays in the US once the North American continent had begun to be colonized.
Instead, the book is largely presented a series of snapshots (metaphorically) of Sundays over a wide range o More...
Instead, the book is largely presented a series of snapshots (metaphorically) of Sundays over a wide range o More...
May 01, 2011
Andrew
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As a historian I found some aspects of the book frustrating (i.e. lack of footnotes), but as a general reader I loved the flow and accessibility of the writing style. One could picture the inside of the church and imagine what life would be like for various people. Very engaging read.
Jan 28, 2012
Mark
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Very interesting. Every once in a while a random pick at the library throws some light on things that puzzle me. Our Holdeman sunday observance owes more to Puritan influence than early Christianity or Anabaptist.IMHO.
Dec 22, 2008
Erik
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Craig's book is worth the read. I loved looking at one day of the week and see how it changed and stayed the same in the past.
Feb 19, 2008
Katie
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I heard an interview on NPR that really made me want to read this book. It is supposed to be an historical account of Sunday and how it has been observed throughout history. I gave it a couple of tries. The suthor says he can't decide whether the jewish 7 day week was first or the Babylonian dated to 60BC. Certainly there is enough extra-biblical history to show the Jews keeping the 7 day week thousnabds of years before. since he has shown his anti-religious bias to the point that he can't e
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Dec 19, 2009
Angie
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It was ok ... but I couldn't finish it. I got his main point early on, and then it just seemed repetative. I was hoping for better.
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