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100 1 _aAdams, Nehemiah,
_d1806-1878
245 1 0 _aBertha and Her Baptism
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-01-23
508 _aProduced by Graeme Mackreth, Curtis Weyant and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aInfant baptism
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20428
999 _c61699
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