Why were the ancient Sunday laws demanded?

Answer

"That the day might be devoted with less interruption to the purposes of devotion!' "That the devotion of
the faithful might be free from all disturbance."-Neander's "Church History," Vol. II, pages 297, 301.
NOTE-In short, it was to secure the enforced observance of the day, and through this means
church attendance, and control over the people in religious things.

In what language is the justice of God described?
13. What did John the Baptist say to the Pharisees and Sadducees when he saw them come to his baptism?
By what means did the Jews know God's will?
Did Christ keep the Sabbath?
Against what deceptions did Christ then warn us?
23. Just preceding Christs second coming, what solemn decree will go forth showing that the cases of all have been decided ?
18. Lest the Gentile grafts should boast, saying that the Jews were broken off to let them come in, what warning is given them?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle