The Mode of Baptism

Authors

Walter A. Baepler, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis

Publication Date

8-1-1939

Document Type

Article

Keywords

baptism, immersion, sprinkling, ceremonial, jews, septuagint, levites, st. luke

Submission Type

Bible Study; Lecture; Sermon Prep

Abstract

A striking diversity exists in the Christian Church with reference to the mode of administering the rite of Baptism. Broadly speaking, the Eastern Church baptizes by immersion, the Western Church by pouring or sprinkling.

Disciplines

Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion

Scripture References in this Resource (separated by semi-colons)

Luke 11:38; Mark 7:4; Hebrews 9:10; Ecclesiastes 34:25; Numbers 8:6-7; Exodus 29:4, 21; Numbers 19:18-19; Numbers 19:13; Leviticus 14:7-9; Daniel 4:33; 2 Kings 5:10, 14;

Submission Cost

Free

Submission Audience

Laity; Ministers; Scholars

Recommended Citation

Baepler, Walter A. (1939) "The Mode of Baptism," Concordia Theological Monthly: Vol. 10, Article 57.
Available at: https://scholar.csl.edu/ctm/vol10/iss1/57