02222cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500270014526400510017230000470022333600260027033700260029633800360032250000310035850802010038952012060059053400450179665300190184185600430186099900170190320428UtSlPG20260610133455.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBV1 aAdams, Nehemiah,d1806-187810aBertha and Her Baptism 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-01-23  aProduced by Graeme Mackreth, Curtis Weyant and the Online
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American Fiction Project.)  a"Bertha and Her Baptism" by Nehemiah Adams is a religious treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work centers around the nature, significance, and influence of infant baptism, exploring the theological underpinnings of the practice in a Christian context. The narrative features a character named Bertha, whose baptism serves as a catalyst for discussions about covenant theology and the role of children in the faith.  At the start of the work, the author presents a foundation for understanding baptism, specifically regarding infants and children. The first chapter discusses the theological implications of God’s relationship with children, particularly in light of the Abrahamic covenant. The opening portion reveals a dialogue among various characters, including a pastor and parents considering the baptism of their child, as they explore the doctrinal significance and personal emotions tied to the rite. Through reflections on faith, family, and community, the text aims to illustrate the profound spiritual meaning behind dedicating infants to God through baptism, while also addressing common questions and concerns about the practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aInfant baptism40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20428  c61699d61699