“Sabbath and Sunday is a thoughtful and timely kaleidoscopic biblical and theological overview from well-established writers, invites the readers to go beyond the narrow piousness in our understanding of “Sabbath” and to re-examine the true biblical and theological teachings. Without a doubt the book is very relevant, practical, informative and an excellent resource to move forward the Christian understanding and practice of Sabbath in our context and to reach out into the wider world.” – Wati Aier Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Constructive Theology Oriental Theological Seminary “The articles in this volume have dwelt extensively on the far reaching effect of the Sabbath from biblical, theological, and historical dimensions. It has broadly and lucidly presented the concept from a day of rest extending to creation care and human relationship. We must be thankful to the contributors who in their own fields and expertise, enlighten us on the subject matter. The articles will certainly help the readers to come to understand what it is to believe, and more importantly, how we must conduct ourselves in faith and in practice.” – Zelhou Keyho Former Professor of O.T at Oriental Theological Seminary and Currently the General Secretary, NBCC Preface Preface to the Second Edition Foreword Contributors Introduction: Sabbath and Sunday Zavi-i Nisa, Pangernungba Kechu, M. Sashi Jamir 1. Sabbath and the Ten Commandments M. Sashi Jamir 2. Sabbath and Sunday: What did the Early Christians Observe? Zavi-i Nisa 3. Sabbath and Sunday Ezamo Murry 4. Is Sabbath Keeping for Christians? The Transition of the Lord’s Day from Sabbath Kesolenuo Suokhrie 5. Sabbath Conversation: The Early Naga Christians Joshua Lorin 6. The Significance of Lord’s Day: Sunday in Christian Circle Sashinungla Pongen 7. The Sanctity of Sunday and Monday Morning Worship Chekrovei Cho-o 8. Sabbath-Keeping: A Life-Giving Practice Ellen K. Jamir 9. The Lord’s Day: A Day of Rest and Worship Rumatho 10. Sunday for the Health Professionals Viu Meru 11. Keeping the Other Six Days Holy James Kalong 12. Sabbath and the Margins Alole Tsuhah 13. Coffee Shop on Sunday Lichan Humtsoe Appendix: Selected Materials from the Newspapers on Sunday Shop/Market Closure i. New Reports on the Directive for Closure of Shops/markets on Sundays ii. Statements by Council of Nagalim Churches iii. Response by Church Related Bodies and Civil Society Groups iv. Newspaper Editorials, Feature Articles and Polls v. Articles by Individuals