K. Runia. Trowel & Sword. December 1965 When we turn to the OLD TESTAMENT, we immediately observe that there is a very strong emphasis on the sabbath. It does not only have a very prominent place in the Decalogue (it is the longest of all the commandments), but also in other parts of the 0.T.Continue reading “Sunday Observance and Sunday Labour (3)”
Monthly Archives: May 2026
Sunday Observance and Sunday Labour (2)
K. Runia. Trowel & Sword. November 1965 When we study the NEW TESTAMENT concerning its teaching about the Jewish Sabbath and the Christian Sunday, we soon discover several remarkable features. (1) There is HARDLY ANY MENTION OF THE SUNDAY in the New Testament. Twice we read of ‘the first day of the week’ (Acts 20:7Continue reading “Sunday Observance and Sunday Labour (2)”
Sunday Observance and Sunday Labour
(1) K. Runia. Trowel & Sword. October 1965 Preamble: This week we begin a series of articles dealing with the complex and weighty issue of the observance of the “Day of Rest” – the sabbath. The older generation will recall that in the 60’s, the vast majority of shops and businesses closed their doors atContinue reading “Sunday Observance and Sunday Labour”
Where Are The leaders? (IV)
J.W. Deenick. Trowel & Sword. October 1963 IS NATURALISATION COMPROMISE? Preamble: In this final instalment of “Where Are The Leaders” Rev. Deenick considers the issues of citizenship, naturalisation and of course, politics. While the nature of the debate seems somewhat mundane by today’s standards, immigration and citizenship in recent times has again become a hotContinue reading “Where Are The leaders? (IV)”
