Using recent methodological advances in historical Jesus research, this book examines the figure of John by focusing on the two characteristic roles which he publicly performed-baptizer and prophet. The significance of these roles is studied within the context of late Second Tem…
"Is believer's baptism the clear teaching of the New Testament Scriptures? What are the historical and theological challenges to believer's baptism? What are the practical applications for believer's baptism today? Volume two in the New American Commentary Studies in Bible & The…
"Is believer's baptism the clear teaching of the New Testament Scriptures? What are the historical and theological challenges to believer's baptism? What are the practical applications for believer's baptism today? Volume two in the New American Commentary Studies in Bible & The…
Sometimes, beloved and treasured Christian practices go horrifyingly wrong, extending violence rather than promoting its healing. In this bracing book, Lauren Winner provocatively challenges the assumption that the church possesses a set of immaculate practices that will definit…
"Sometimes, beloved and treasured Christian practices go horrifyingly wrong, extending violence rather than promoting its healing. In this bracing book, Lauren Winner provocatively challenges the assumption that the church possesses a set of immaculate practices that will defini…
Sometimes, beloved and treasured Christian practices go horrifyingly wrong, extending violence rather than promoting its healing. In this bracing book, Lauren Winner provocatively challenges the assumption that the church possesses a set of immaculate practices that will definit…
Is monastic profession in the West-Syriac tradition a "second baptism"? A relationship clearly exists between the two rites of initiation - Monastic profession and baptism - in the West-Syriac tradition. Mor Polycarpus Edip Aydin examines these two rites of initiation, comparing…
Is monastic profession in the West-Syriac tradition a ?second baptism?? A relationship clearly exists between the two rites of initiation in the West-Syriac tradition: the monastic profession and baptism. Aydin examines these two rites of initiation, comparing their external str…
Introduction / Daniel G. Reid -- Believers' baptism view / Bruce A. Ware -- Infant baptism response -- Dual-practice baptism response -- Believers' baptism concluding response -- Infant baptism view / Sinclair B. Ferguson -- Believers' baptism response -- Dual-practice baptism r…
