Lectures in Divinity, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Hey

9780656050765: Lectures in Divinity, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656050764 ISBN 13: 9780656050765

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

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Explore the long debate over infant baptism and how early church history informs today’s practice.

This volume surveys the historical and theological questions surrounding infant baptism. It discusses key figures and moments, from early patristic voices to later debates, and it weighs different interpretations and practices. The author frames the discussion with careful attention to sources, context, and the limits of what can be known from ancient records.

Readers will encounter a careful examination of arguments for and against infant baptism, the role of sponsors, and the distinctions between modes of baptism. The work situates these debates within broader questions about authority, tradition, and how historical evidence should shape modern understanding.

Traces the development of infant baptism through ancient writings and church leaders.
Explains competing arguments and the role of witnesses and sponsors in baptism.
Discusses historical variations in practice, including questions about timing and method.
Shows how to evaluate sources and interpret long-standing religious debates with nuance.

Ideal for readers of church history, theology, and early Christian studies who value careful, source-grounded analysis.

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