Sunday: A History of the First Day from Babylonia to the Super Bowl

by Craig Harline

Book Overview

The mere mention of "Sunday" will immediately conjure up a rich mix of memories, associations, and ideas for most anyone of any age. Whatever we think of-be it attending church, reading a bulky... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 038551039X
• ISBN13: 9780385510394
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Doubleday Religion
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.6" x 1.3" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful read.

This is a really enjoyable journey through history. The author writes with subtle grace and an eye for the interesting details that make for a good story. It initially seemed an unlikely topic but it works quite well as a cultural, religious history of western civilization.