Troubled waters : the real New Testament theology of baptism / Ben Witherington III.
| Author/creator | Witherington, Ben |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Waco, Tex. : Baylor University Press, ©2007. |
| Description | 153 pages ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Getting our feet wet: the antecedents of Christian baptism outside the New Testament -- John's baptism-totally immersed in his work: pre-Christian initiations in the New Testament and pre-sacramental texts -- Parting the waters: the beginnings of water baptism as a Christian rite: the Acts of the Apostles -- Trial by water ordeal: Paul and burial with Christ -- Breaking the waters of birth: water baptism in the Johannine literature? -- Down in the flood: baptism in Hebrews and 1 Peter -- A rite of passage: a theology of water baptism in the New Testament -- Postscript: Coming up for air: where do we go from here? |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-146) and index. |
| LCCN | 2007009701 |
| ISBN | 9781602580046 (cloth/hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1602580049 (cloth/hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BS2545.B36 W58 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |