A General History of the Sabbatarian Churches Embracing Accounts of the Armenian, East Indian, and Abyssinian Episcopacies in Asia and Africa, the Waldenses, Semi-Judaisers, and Sabbatarian Anabaptists of Europe; with the Seventh-day Baptist Denominaton in the United States

** "A General History of the Sabbatarian Churches" by Tamar Davis is a historical exploration from the 1800's that investigates different Sabbatarian churches throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe by examining their past, their customs, and the religious importance of keeping the Sabbath. The author tries to gather historical information and show how important these groups are in Christianity. First, a note from someone who helped prepare the book explains changes made from the original writing. Then, the author's introduction explains why the Sabbath was such a big issue when she was writing. Davis describes how she wants to create a brief history of Sabbatarian practices, clarifying that she is not repeating common arguments about the Sabbath. Instead, she says that properly keeping the Sabbath is a tradition from the start of Christianity and is supported by old churches that went against church power. The beginning sections suggest a complicated connection between religion, history and cultural influences that will be examined throughout the book, paying attention to main groups like the Armenian, East Indian, and Abyssinian churches, as well as the Waldenses, highlighting their lasting dedication to Sabbatarianism. **