THEO10002 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Christian Monasticism, Infant Baptism, Eucharist
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Dying to sin and rising again to the newness of life with christ. Before christian baptism: cleansing ritual due to the purifying properties of water- rome and greece for means of purification. Ceremonial application of water for purposes of purification; emphasis on uncleanliness and ceremonial defilement (unclean after sex, menstruation) If you touch an animal carcass or dead body, are unclean for a week. Biblical events: flood in genesis- cover with water to destroy wickedness; crossing the red sea in exodus- brings deliverance. Proselyte baptism- conversion from one religion to another. Heart of the baptism was the circumcision and not the immersion. Shared with jewish washings: purification and one time immersion. Unlike jewish washings: basis was forgiveness of sins- not entering a community, offered to jews as well, prepare ppl for god"s coming judgement. Turning to a new way of life- purified from uncleanliness. Historical event: embarrassment criteria bc lesser figure is baptizing the greater figure, multiple attestation.
