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The Church Invented the Weekend
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The Church Invented the Weekend

Theology Made Podcast: Episode 39

Did you know the modern weekend exists because of theology? In this episode, we explore how the Jewish Sabbath, the Christian Lord’s Day, and the Industrial Revolution collided to create the two-day weekend we take for granted today. From Constantine’s 321 AD decree to labor movements and the modern digital economy, this episode uncovers the surprising religious roots of our “time off.”

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