Joachim Jeremias here makes his greatest contribution in a study of the early tradition of infant baptism. He offers exegesis of pertinent New Testament passages, and readers will be impressed with the extra-Biblical evidence he produces to support that there was virtually universal observance of the rite in the post-Apostolic generations. He states his purpose thus: to lay before the reader the historical material relating to the history of infant baptism in the first four centuries in as concrete and sober a manner as ...
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Joachim Jeremias here makes his greatest contribution in a study of the early tradition of infant baptism. He offers exegesis of pertinent New Testament passages, and readers will be impressed with the extra-Biblical evidence he produces to support that there was virtually universal observance of the rite in the post-Apostolic generations. He states his purpose thus: to lay before the reader the historical material relating to the history of infant baptism in the first four centuries in as concrete and sober a manner as possible.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN:
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New. In constructing this fascinating historyy of infant baptism, German theologian Joachim Jeremias brings to bear an impressive array of Biblical, patristic, and archeological sources. As Jeremias combs through the traces of a period remote in time and place, he creates a surprisingly rich and intimate picture of early Christian life. Discussion begins with well-known New Testament passages, as the author asserts that children were almost certainly included in the baptism of 'households. ' The de facto acceptance of infant baptism by Origen, Augustine, Cyprian, and other Church Fathers demonstrates the continuity of the practice in post-Apostolic times. (A helpful chronological list of patristic sources referring to infant baptism prefaces the book. ) Not content to limit his analysis to Christian texts, Jeremias documents practices surrounding the baptism of Jewish proselytes and mystery religion followers to broaden the picture. The most intriguing evidence, however, comes from early grave inscriptions: 'I, Zosimas, a believer from believers, lie here having lived 2 years, 1 month, 25 days. ' There is a touching immediacy to the real children looking out from these pages, including an Egyptian toddler whose coffin effigy depicts her clutching a cross. 112 pp.