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Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing; 1st edition (March 29, 2009)
Publication Date: March 29, 2009
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This book is exactly as my headline says. One particular area of theology on which I have tried to focus my attention is the are of baptism. Ferguson's work is by far the most compelling, thorough, and informative work on baptism available today.In most theological discussions on baptism, people have a hard time remaining unbiased by their theological and denominational commitments; paedobaptists appeal to covenant theology and church history while credobaptists appeal to the Bible and theology. However, Ferguson seems to write from an almost completely unbiased perspective– at least as close as you can get to unbiased. The extent of Ferguson's research is truly astonishing. He covers the areas of pre-Christian baptisms, church history, biblical references to baptism, etc.Anyone interested theology in general and baptism in particular will benefit from this book.
First, as a Kindle owner, this book has an active table of contents, illustrations (at the end of chapter 3), is fully indexed, and uses greek characters throughout.As far as the content is concerned, it includes everything you ever wanted to know about baptism. Baptism is not only compared from its use in the East and the West but is also compared and contrasted to Jewish washings and even washings in other ancient religions. Issues include full immersion vs partial immersion or sprinkling, infant vs adult immersions, deathbed baptisms, the issue over who should administer the bpatism, male vs female baptism (with the issue of nudity being the prime motive here), as well as debate on rebaptism (especially if a Chrisitan came from a heretical form of Christianity). Not only the writings are looked at but also Christian art, archaological findings of baptismal fonts, and even inscriptions on tombs and burial places. Even an indepth word study is supplied showing how the word Baptizmo is used throughout many Greek sources (both Christian and secular). I sincerely doubt that a person could find another book that has as much detail.
From the jacket: "This magisterial study is a comprehensive survey of the doctrine and practice of baptism in the first five centuries of Christian history, arranged geographically within chronological periods. ... The book deals primarily with with the literary sources, though it also gives attention to depictions of baptism, (primarily of Jesus)in various art forms and to the surviving baptismal fonts. Ferguson's thorough study points to the central importance of baptism in the early church. Many blessings were attributed to baptism, but the two earliest and most consistently mentioned are forgiveness of sins and the reception of the Holy Spirit; faith and repentance were necessary in order to receive these benefits. ... full immersion was the normal practice, and the evidence from art is consistent with this interpretation."This work is massive and detailed and divided into seven parts:Antecedents to Christian baptismBaptism in the New TestamentBaptism in the second centuryBaptism in the third century up until Nicea (325 A.D.)The fourth centuryThe fifth centuryBaptisteriesFerguson's discussion of Gregory of Nazianzus's famous Orations on baptism circa A.D. 380 support the conclusions of the jacket cover: baptism was often delayed until adolescence or adulthood or later. Gregory urges congregants not to put off baptism and most typically refers to it as "regeneration." The penultimate chapter discusses Augustine of Hippo's baptismal practices and theology. Augustine himself presided as bishop of Hippo in the Basilica of Peace between 411 and 430 A.D. Archaeological finds uncovered the basilica's baptistery revealing a baptismal pool some three feet deep and somewhat broader and wider. The process whereby the catechumens at Hippo were to be baptized on Easter are elaborately detailed by Ferguson based on Augustine's own writings. One question is whether or not the catechumens at Hippo were fully immersed. Augustine does not say in his many comments about the baptismal procedure at Hippo, but Ferguson contends Augustine had full immersion in mind. (Some think the baptismal pool not deep enough for full immersion while others contend Augustine had the catechumens wade into the pool to show humility and then kneel for baptism.) Ferguson argues that by "baptismus/baptizare" Augustine referred to the inner purification by Christ whereas "tinctio/intinguere" referred to the physical act of baptism itself. Augustine even uses the word "submersio" and so presumably practiced full immersion according to Ferguson. Important to note that Augustine did consider catechumens to be Christians before baptism, though they were not full members of the Church Catholic. Infant baptism, although not yet the norm in Christian North Africa, was common enough, especially for emergency baptisms. There are hardly any references to the baptism of healthy infants. The ritual for infants was basically the same as for adults. The infants were exorcized, validating Augustine's view of infants being stained with original sin. Adults would then speak the renunciation [of satan] and the profession of faith. "What infants were not yet able to do through their own faith was done for them by those who love them." Augustine resorted to the faith of others to justify the baptism of infants. In "On the Literal Interpretation of Genesis" Augustine states that baptism absolves infants from the punishment of original sin, "so it is right and proper to baptize them." Infants were then immersed in the same way as adults and then received an anointing(chrismation)and a laying on of hands (consignation). Afterwards they participated in the baptismal eucharist, receiving both the bread and the wine. Sermon 174 states "infants are members of Christ and receive the sacraments, including sharing in His table." And so, with Gregory in the East and Augustine in the West - during the Pelagian controversy - infant baptism became the norm for the early church some time in the fifth century.An extremely detailed an invaluable resource, though clearly not without biases given that many would argue infant baptism was normative at a much earlier time in the Church's history. Biases notwithstanding Ferguson's assertions are well documented and he is conversant with the secondary literature.
This is a powerful analysis of the relevant texts concerning baptism in the New Testament period by a seasoned scholar (Harvard Ph.D.), but much more. He places baptism in its historical context through the ages. If the book only contained the historical survey of how baptism has functioned, it would be worth the price!
A very thorough treatment of the both the Scriptural references to baptism and a discussion of the influences of early church leaders and writers. Well done.
Outstanding
A quick note about the Kindle edition. It does not contain the pictures which are referenced in the text. This is very unfortunate for a book whose thesis is dependent on more than just textual evidence. In addition there are foot notes referenced in the text that are not linked to the footnotes at the end. Most of these appear to be references to Scripture, which shouldn't be too difficult to look up. I will need to purchase a hard copy for the pictures.
Absolutely one of the best books on baptism.
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