The Essence Of Sabbath At The Palace In Time

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"He who wants to enter the holiness of the day must first lay down the profanity of clattering commerce, of being yoked to toil." The essence of Sabbath is represented in that quote to many people, but according to Heschel it is not all that Sabbath has to offer. Sabbath should be a day of spirituality and celebration for the Jewish people, not just a day of rest. It should be regarded as the "climax" of living, a Palace in Time. This Palace in Time takes time, dedication, and bodily rest to construct.

What is important about this day and how does it relate to the obtaining the Good Life. Since God has not address and cannot be found in the physical part of life, this is where he can be found. The Palace in Time serves as a place to find

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