Who first enjoined Sunday-keeping by law?
Answer
Constantine the Great.
NOTES - "The earliest recognition of the observance of Sunday as a legal duty is a constitution of
Constantine in AD. 321, enacting that all courts of justice, inhabitants of towns, and workshops were to be
at rest on Sunday (venerabili die Solis), with an exception in favor of those engaged in agricultural labor. "Encyclopedia Britannica, ninth edition, article "Sunday."
"Constantine the Great made a law for the whole empire (AD. 321) that Sunday should be kept as
a day of rest in all cities and towns; but he allowed the country people to follow their work."-Encyclopedia
Americana, article "Sabbath."
"Unquestionably the first law, either ecclesiastical or civil, by which the Sabbatical observance of
that day is known to have been ordained, is the edict of Constantine, AD. 321."-Chambers' Encyclopedia,
article "Sabbath."
Through what does grace reign unto eternal life?
When did he say he saw the majesty of Christ, and heard the voice from heaven?
With what is God's seal connected?
Is there any evidence that such an image will be made?
5. What, in the parable, did God say to the rich man who thought to build larger barns in which to store his goods?
Will even this terrible judgment lead men to repent?
If an answer does not come at once, what should we do?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle