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Born | Rome, Italy | 29 January 1938
Died | 20 December 2008 | (aged 70)
Occupation | Author and theologian |
Nationality | Italian |
Education | Pontifical Gregorian University |
Alma mater | Newbold College |
Subject | Sabbath in Christianity |
Literary movement | Seventh-day Adventist |
Notable works | From Sabbath to Sunday |
Notable awards | Pope's Gold Medal |
Spouse | Anna |
Children | 3 |
Samuele R. Bacchiocchi (29 January 1938[1] – 20 December 2008[2]) was a Seventh-day Adventist author and theologian, best known for his work on the Sabbath in Christianity, particularly in the historical work From Sabbath to Sunday, based on his doctoral thesis from the Pontifical Gregorian University. Bacchiocchi defended the validity of the Feasts of the Lord, situated in Leviticus 23, he wrote two books on the subject. He was also known within the Seventh-day Adventist church for his opposition to rock and contemporary Christian music, jewelry, the celebration of Christmas and Easter, certain dress standards and alcohol.