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100	1		_aBates, Joseph, _d1792-1872
245	1	4	_aThe Seventh Day Sabbath, a Perpetual Sign : _b1847 edition
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-11-15
508			_aProduced by Heiko Evermann, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Seventh Day Sabbath, a Perpetual Sign" by Joseph Bates is a theological work written in the mid-19th century. The book heavily focuses on the significance and observance of the seventh-day Sabbath as a divine commandment, emphasizing its continuity and relevance since the creation of the world. Bates argues against the shift to Sunday observance in Christian teachings, insisting that the Sabbath, as ordained by God, is a perpetual covenant meant for all humanity. The opening of the book establishes the author's conviction that the Sabbath was instituted at the time of creation and remains binding on believers today. Bates supports his argument by referencing various biblical scriptures, aiming to clarify misconceptions surrounding the Sabbath and its observance. He presents a detailed discussion of the commandment, asserting that historical shifts—particularly the transition from the seventh to the first day of the week—have obscured its true significance and perpetuity. From the beginning, Bates invites readers to reconsider the importance of adhering to the Sabbath law as part of their spiritual duties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSeventh-Day Adventists -- Doctrines
653			_aSabbath
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27266
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