Excerpt from Dipping Not the Only Scriptural and Primitive Manner of Baptizing: And Supposing It Were, Yet a Strict Adherence to It Not Obligatory to Us
Of much the fame filament is the Poi n t here difcufid viz. Whether Baptifm is to he admini/lered hy Dipping the Body under Water; Or, hy Sprinkling or Pouring on.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book acknowledges that sprinkling or pouring are equally valid as dipping in the ritual of baptism. The author offers a thorough examination of the history and meaning of baptism, demonstrating that its origins are not exclusively tied to the act of submerging the entire body under water. The author carefully analyzes the Greek word used in the New Testament to refer to baptism, elucidating its broader definition as immersing in water or applying water. Drawing upon Old Testament examples, the book reveals that the act of baptism in the Jewish tradition entailed both sprinkling and pouring, underscoring the interchangeable usage of these modes of baptism in the early church. While acknowledging the historical prevalence of dipping as a method of baptism, the author emphasizes that adherence to this method is not a strict requirement in the Christian faith, given the broader interpretation of the word for baptism. This book not only sheds light on the flexible nature of baptismal practice in the history of Christianity but also encourages readers to embrace a broader understanding of this fundamental ritual. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333963156_0
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