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The earliest working-class voices on the Sabbath come to life in a bold 19th‑century collection. This nonfiction anthology gathers essays debating the temporal advantages of a weekly day of rest for laborers, offering historical insight into a social movement and its arguments for workplace reform and moral welfare.
The book presents prize‑winning writing that argued for preserving rest from unnecessary labour, sharing personal perspectives, practical reasoning, and calls for broader sympathy across the British empire. It also includes editor introductions that frame the movement, its aims, and the place of working people in public discourse.
- Explore why rest on the Sabbath was seen as essential to workers’ moral and social well‑being.
- Read firsthand reflections on labor conditions, industry, and the pressures of industrial society.
- See how writers argued for fairness, humane hours, and national prosperity through a day of rest.
- Gain historical context for debates on religion, labor rights, and social reform in Victorian Britain.
Ideal for readers seeking historical perspectives on labor, religion, and social reform, and for anyone curious about how 19th‑century workers shaped public debate.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the historical, moral, and practical advantages of the Sabbath. The author begins by discussing the importance of rest and relaxation for all people, especially those who work hard six days a week. They believe that the Sabbath provides an opportunity for workers to physically and mentally recharge so that they can return to their jobs refreshed and ready to work. The author also discusses the moral and spiritual benefits of the Sabbath, arguing that it is a time for people to reflect on their lives and to connect with their faith. They also explore the idea that the Sabbath is a day of rest for the entire creation, not just for humans. The author concludes by emphasizing the importance of the Sabbath for society as a whole, arguing that it is a day that helps to create a more just and equitable world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331296690_0
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