Sabbath: The Ancient Practices - Hardcover

Allender, Dan B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0849901073 ISBN 13: 9780849901072

Publisher: Nelson Books an imprint of Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

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.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Dan B. Allender received his MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary and his PhD in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. Currently, Dan serves as Professor of Counseling Psychology and Founding President at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology in Seattle, WA. A therapist in private practice, he is a frequent speaker and conference leader. He and his wife, Rebecca, are parents to three adult children and grandparents of two grandsons and one granddaughter.

Edition details

• Publisher: Nelson Books an imprint of Thomas Nelson Publishers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0849901073
• ISBN 13: 9780849901072
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 176