A clear, provocative look at how baptism has been practiced and debated across time.
This edition examines infant baptism, church membership, and the method of applying water, weighing immersion against sprinkling or pouring. It presents historical perspectives, scriptural arguments, and practical implications for church life and communion.
- Understand why different traditions argue about who should be baptized and how it should be done.
- Explore key passages and debates that shape beliefs about infant baptism and church membership.
- See how views on baptism relate to practices like close or open communion.
- Learn how historical voices have influenced modern discussions about baptism and church life.
Ideal for readers of religious history, Baptist/paedobaptist debates, and those interested in the theology behind baptism practices.