Saturday 1 November 2008 7 p.m.

6 plus 1 day
The significance of the weekly cycle

The final ninth lecture deals with the origin and the significance of the weekly cycle. In this unique presentation, Professor Veith will guide you through the whole history of this remarkable phenomenon. You will learn of the first reference to the weekly cycle in history, you will be introduced to the results of unsuccessful attempts to change the length of a week (and increase productivity) and besides you will get a detailed overview of all available proof indicating that the 7–day cycle is not only a human institution or tradition. In the course of the lecture the physiological and spiritual nature of the seventh day of the week — the so-called day of rest — and its meaning for our everyday life will also be revealed.