A Dissertation Concerning The Baptism Of Jewish Proselytes - Chapter 2

Summary

The sermon examines the claim that Jewish proselytes were baptized before the time of John the Baptist, Christ, and the apostles, suggesting that Christian baptism was derived from this Jewish practice. Various scholars and Jewish authorities are cited to support the idea that baptism, including infant baptism, was a known rite among Jews as a form of initiation. The speaker highlights the significance of this tradition in understanding the New Testament's silence on infant baptism and its acceptance in early Christianity. The sermon calls for a careful investigation of the evidence for this Jewish custom and its implications for Christian baptismal practice.