The Baptized Body
What does baptism do to the baptized? Nothing? Something? In this study, Peter Leithart examines this single question of baptismal efficacy. He challenges several common but false assumptions about God, man, the church, salvation, and more that confuse discussions about baptism. He aims to offer a careful and simple discussion of all the central biblical texts that speak to us about baptism, the nature of signs and rites, the character of the church as the body of Christ, and the possibility of apostasy. In the end, he urges us to face up to the wonderful conclusion that Scripture attributes an astonishing power to the initiation rite of baptism.
ISBN-10: 1591280486
ISBN-13: 9781591280484
Pages/Media: 152
Dimensions: 5.5x8.5
Publ.Date:2007
Author: Peter Leithart
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Peter J. Leithart holds degrees in English, history, religion, and theology, including a doctorate in theology from Cambridge University. He is a pastor at Trinity Reformed Church and a Senior Fellow at New Saint Andrews College (both in Moscow, Idaho). Leithart is the author of numerous books, including
A House for My Name, Against Christianity, and
Solomon Among the Postmoderns. He has also authored articles in journals such as
Pro Ecclesia, Journal of Biblical Literature, and
Westminster Theological Seminary. He and his wife Noel have ten children. Eleven if you count his
blog.
