In this theological treatise, Richard Bernard offers a detailed analysis of the biblical concept of the Sabbath in each of its distinct forms: the patriarchal Sabbath, the Mosaic Sabbath, and the Christian Sabbath. He explores the history and significance of the day of rest in each of these contexts, and offers practical guidance for Christians seeking to honor the Sabbath in their daily lives. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and theology of the Sabbath. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.