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Sabbath and Rest: John of Damascus on Sunday as the New Sabbath

By John of DamascusSource: John of Damascus - An Exact Exposition of the Orthodox Faith (Public Domain)167 words

Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from John of Damascus: John of Damascus on Sunday as the New Sabbath

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Psalm 118:24 Acts 20:7 Revelation 1:10

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