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  1. berf
    Seattle, Wa.
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    January 29, 2011
    berf
    Seattle, Wa.
    Age: Over 65
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Sabbath: The Ancient Practices.
    A book of celebration. Yeah! A book of do's instead of don'ts. I bought six copies so I have some to give to my friends. When I run out, I'm ordering more.
  2. kitkatm
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Poetic and Straightforward
    January 20, 2011
    kitkatm
    Quality: 4
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Sabbath: The Ancient Practices.
    Very point blank, Dan Allendar writes from the viewpoint that the Sabbath is not just merely a day to go to church with like-minded people, but a day to revel in God's splendor. His allegorical style of writing can seem a bit choppy at times but he gets the point across. Slowly, we are guided as to how we can change our prosaic lifestyles.

    A study guide is provided in the back so one can pause and reflect upon the words expressed within the book. The ideas are so different and non-conforming as to what most churched people are used to hearing that time for reflection is needed and encouraged.

    Written Biblically, this book is given 5 stars.
  3. BeLoveServe
    London
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great Book
    January 3, 2011
    BeLoveServe
    London
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: male
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This review was written for Sabbath: The Ancient Practices.
    I recently received a book, that is part of the Ancient Practices Series with Thomas Nelson publishing, titled Sabbath. The book is authored by Dan B. Allender. I have a very limited past experience with Dan Allender; however, the little I had read and seen of him, I was often challenged and encouraged. One of my favourite experiences with Mr. Allender was learning from him in the Convergence videos, hosted by Donald Miller (one of my favourite authors). This book has added to my appreciation for the wisdom of Dan Allender. He clearly is a gifted word smith. Often I found myself stopping to pondering a single sentence. The book is filled with depth and meaning. I will share a few of my favourite quotes.

    - "Time, food, conversation, sorrow, hope, and companionship take on a rate, sweet, and compelling cast when one discovers holy time. 'The earth is the LORD's' (Ps. 24:1), and all space is holy; yet, not all space has been sanctified. But time — a singe day, the Sabbath — is to be sanctified as holy."

    - "Many who take the Sabbath seriously and intentionally ruin it with legislation and worrisome fences that protect the Sabbath but destroy its delight."

    - "The Sabbath is a day when the kingdom to come has come and is celebrated now rather than anticipated tomorrow."

    - "Beauty is both what we crave and more than we can bear."

    - "what part of creation will you love this sabbath?"

    - "Sabbath is not a break from work; it is a redefinition of how we work, why we work, and how we create freedom through our work."

    - "There is meant to be more risk and danger on the sabbath than any other day."

    - "We must be willing to fail at sabbath to learn to play well."

    - "Worry is anti-Sabbath."

    - "Whatever the role God chooses, he enlivens, disturbs, and sets us into motion to engage both his absence and presence."

    - "Praise is meant to be given and received with eyes open, irrespective of the discomfort attending the process."

    - "All human beings are created to enjoy the freedom of the sabbath."

    - "Action is always enough if it is faithful to the call of the moment."

    The book is structured around 3 main parts. The first few chapters discuss sabbath pillars. The author then leads the reader through the purpose of sabbath. Namely, Allender takes the reader through the idea of sabbath play. Encouraging surrender from division, destitution, & despair towards shalom, abundance, & joy. The last part of the book focuses on acting out sabbath. I did not have the pleasure of working through this book with a group, but a very thoughtful study guide is provided with the book. I would assume this book would be a great resource for small groups to study. Personally, I loved the book, and needed to hear its message. The author does a great job of using stories, and personal vulnerability to encourage the reader to experience sabbath. I hope I dont only recommend this book, but live out its teachings.
  4. Kim Anderson
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    August 22, 2009
    Kim Anderson
    This review was written for Sabbath: The Ancient Practices.
    Soul-searching, gut-wrenching provocation to reach for God with fresh intensity. Forget all the rules. Forget your obsession with busyness. This is a call to a discipline(!) of delight.
  5. sberbec
    Seattle, WA
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    4 Stars Out Of 5
    Sabbath by Dan Allender
    July 20, 2011
    sberbec
    Seattle, WA
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 4
    This review was written for Sabbath: The Ancient Practices.
    If we're to be honest, most of us give little, if any, regard to the fourth commandment: Sabbath. Our assumption is that it's an easily fulfilled commandment that can be crossed off the list, weekly. Namely, Sabbath has become associated with church on Sunday and/or having the day off. According to Allender, this is not a Sabbath. Rather, Allender presents an alternative perspective challenging the so-called norms of what it means to really Sabbath without all the legalistic connotations typically associated with the term.

    A day of Sabbath is a day of delight. In order to participate in a day of Sabbath, one must ask what it is that brings them most delight. The Sabbath is sensual. Delight is experienced with the senses in what we see, hear, taste, smell, and touch. Sabbath activities include, but are not limited to: enjoying savory food, drinking expensive wine, listening to good music, worship, sex, reading, conversations, going for a walk, being quiet, etc., while experiencing holiness and God's presence in each. Sabbath does not involve a particular day (i.e., Sunday). Nor does it necessarily involve going to church, taking an afternoon nap and preparing for the week to come.

    It is worth noting that Allender presents this material from first hand experience. Not only does he teach Sabbath classes at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology (formerly known as Mars Hill Graduate School), but he and his wife routinely practice the Sabbath together, making his writings credible. That is, Sabbath as taught by Allender can really be experienced and many of such personal experiences are shared within this book. That being said, I highly recommend reading Sabbath by Dan Allender. It is an easy read and leaves the reader craving an experience with God in a day of Sabbath.

    Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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