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According to the Puritans, at what time did the Sabbath start and end?

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In college, many of my Presbyterian brothers wouldn't study on Sunday, seeing that as a violation of the Christian Sabbath. But I heard that at least one of them, if he had a test on Monday morning, would wait until midnight Sunday night, and *only then* study for the test for a few hours before going to sleep. The strict use of midnight in my brother's Sabbath observance has led me to wonder about the *timing* of the Sabbath in Puritan sabbatarianism more broadly. So, I'd like to know – **at what time did the Sabbath start and end for the Puritans?** I'm open to responses from both English and American Puritans, up to the 18th century. If there isn't agreement, then I'd like an overview of common positions.
Asked by Nathaniel is protesting (42928 rep)
Jan 25, 2017, 01:13 PM
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