---
title: 'The Origin and History of the Sabbath'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'Nathan Lewis Rice'
date: 1863-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Sabbath'
- 'Church-State Relations'
scriptures:
- 'Exodus 20'
- 'Hebrews 4'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/rice-1863-the-origin-and-history-of-the-sabbath
---

# The Origin and History of the Sabbath

1862 essays on Sabbath history, authority, duties, benefits and civil relations. Describes the New York Sabbath Committee's campaign using pulpit, press, and law to restore Sunday observance.

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