The Sense of the Call: A Sabbath Way of Life for Those Who Serve God, the Church, and the World - Dawn, Marva J. Eerdmans, 2006. 315p. $16.00, paperback. ISBN-10: 0-8028-4459-6. ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-4459-0. 248.4 Church work. Sabbath.

Pastors, ministers, and church workers will appreciate Marva Dawn’s call to Sabbath-keeping in her most recent work. Strongly rooted in biblical interpretation and conversant with other writings on the topic, Dawn encourages those who have dedicated their lives to Christ to make the additional dedication to a day of resting, ceasing, fasting, and embracing.

Dawn admits to her own difficulties with Sabbath-keeping, yet she draws strength from her efforts. With considerable insight, she encourages and enables readers to join her in improving this ancient practice.

While this book is primarily intended for those who work in and for a church, the concepts could be easily adapted for other Christians who seek to improve their Sabbath practices. It includes an extensive reading list organized by topic to aid the reader in finding additional resources on Sabbath-keeping.

Myka Kennedy Stephens