Subversive Sabbath
The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World

This topic is something I'm actively seeking to understand, and practice, better. Because of some incredibly legalistic attitudes and behaviors surrounding sabbath in some individuals in our church growing up, I really resented this concept. But as I get older, I realize I resented the pharasaical m......more

Most Christians don't give much thought to keeping Sabbath. It is one of the Ten Commandments. We certainly would not kill or covet, but keep the Sabbath? Swoboda reminds us it is a gift from God. Receiving a gift is one thing but knowing how to use it properly is something else. I am impressed with......more

You can tell the author has pondered the Sabbath for many years and from different angles. I think I've found my new favorite Sabbath read. Amazing insights and well researched. Definitely worth multiple readings.......more

This book completely changed my perception on how to Sabbath. I grew up in a mainly seventh-day adventist household. I remember being told that Saturday was a holy day and therefore I should rest and by rest meaning going to the church which ironically was standardized full of activities. So my Satu......more

A. J. Swoboda does an excellent job of compiling a host of reasons for why it is wise to take a Sabbath. Drawing from a lot of rabbinical insights especially, Swoboda is able to relate Sabbath to virtually every aspect of life in the created order. Two thoughts: What was missing was some New Covenan......more