Dimensions of baptism [[electronic resource] ] : biblical and theological studies / / edited by Stanley E. Porter and Anthony R. Cross

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910461305603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; New York, : Sheffield Academic Press, c2002
• ISBN: 1-283-20089-9; 9786613200891; 0-567-58326-0
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (425 p.)
• Collana: Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; ; 234; Library of New Testament studies
• Altri autori (Persone): PorterStanley E. <1956->; CrossAnthony R
• Disciplina: 234/.161
• Soggetti: Baptism; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. Baptism in the New Testament -- pt. 2. Baptism in the early church -- pt. 3. Baptism in contemporary theology.
• Sommario/riassunto: This book brings together work by J. Ramsey Michaels, Joel Green, Howard Marshall, Bruce Chilton, Craig Evans and the editors, as well as several others. The first section covers baptism in the New Testament, including the meaning of the word baptize, the baptism of John, Paul's own baptism and his theology of it, and baptisms in John 13, Acts and Hebrews. The second section deals with baptism in the Early Church, including essays on Jesus' blessing of the children, and baptism in the Epistle of Barnabas and in Gregory of Nyssa. The third section addresses baptism in contemporary theology, emb