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Humble Attempt of a Layman Towards a Confutation of Mr. Henry Mayo's Pamphlet Called the Scripture-Doctrine of Baptism, &C: And a Vindication of Dr. ... of That Author, And, Through the Whole - Softcover

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9781332142132: Humble Attempt of a Layman Towards a Confutation of Mr. Henry Mayo's Pamphlet Called the Scripture-Doctrine of Baptism, &C: And a Vindication of Dr. ... of That Author, And, Through the Whole

Synopsis

A pointed defense of baptism and a careful critique of opposing views.

In this nonfiction work, the author engages a historic debate about baptism, challenging a rival pamphlet and defending Dr. Gill from false charges. The text blends scriptural argument with historical context to explore how baptism by immersion has been understood and taught through the centuries.

  • Follow a layman’s measured critique of an influential pamphlet on baptism
  • Explore interpretations of key biblical terms and how they’re applied to baptism
  • See discussions of historical practice, church authority, and the evolution of doctrine
  • Consider how defenders respond to personal attacks and misrepresentations

Ideal for readers of religious history, biblical interpretation, and polemical writing of the early modern period.

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