L M O'Uiha

Kingdom of Sabbath-Keepers L M O'Uiha

For Seventh Day Adventists, the keeping of the Sabbath is of utmost importance. What then, were Adventists in the Kingdom of Tonga to do when the human-ordained international dateline contradicted their long-held beliefs? Kingdom of Sabbath Keepers is an in-depth religious history chronicling the arrival of Christianity in Tonga, the later work of the Adventist Church, and the practical issues that come with observing Sabbath adjacent to a moveable international dateline. Author Limoni Manu O'uiha, a Ph. D in Historical and Theological Studies as well as a pastor and chaplain, traces the history of Christianity in the South Pacific-gleaning information from the Bible, experience, historical records, and the writings of Ellen White-and answers the long-standing question of why Seventh Day Adventists in Tonga keep the Sabbath on Sunday rather than Saturday. The answer, as it turns out, lies in the past, the clear teachings of the Word of God, the work of long-gone missionaries, the intricacies of Tongan culture, and the strange results of human interference in religious truth. A book full of "fascinating stories and insights that capture the dedication and commitment of early missionaries," Kingdom of Sabbath Keepers reveals to all an inspiring story of God leading His people, wherever in the world they may be.