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#17 - The Jewish Roots of Baptism

#17 - The Jewish Roots of Baptism

Why Catholic?

November 7, 202219m 24s

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Show Notes

Why does initiation into the Christian community begin with a ceremony involving water? In this episode, Justin Hibbard explores Christian baptism and its roots in the Jewish practice of mikvah. Learn some of the specific details around a proper Jewish mikvah and how Christian baptism is similar and different.

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SOURCES:

Overview and Details of Mikvah

Brit Milah - the Jewish Covenant of Circumcision

Video: Wild baptism in Tbilisi, Georgia



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