The Bampton Lectures were inaugurated at the University of Oxford in 1780 at the behest of William Bampton. Bampton, who left Oxford a generous bequest of land and estates, stipulated that the university in turn establish an annual series of eight lectures to be delivered in the University Church.

This tremendous collection of classic works on baptism presents the history, biblical testimony, and systematic treatment on this topic of perennial importance from eminent scholars and pastors on each side of the debate. What is the biblical mode of baptism: immersion, sprinkling, pouring, or dipping. Or do several find warrant in Scripture? Should Christians practice trine immersion, sprinkling, or pouring? Who are the proper subjects of baptism: only professing adults, or also believers’ children? What is the biblical origin of baptism, and can precursors be found in the Old Testament? What is the significance of baptism: is it a memorial, a sign and seal; does it regenerate? How does all this fit together into a coherent doctrine of baptism? All these questions and more are answered in this remarkable collection.

This volume takes a focused look at the doctrine of baptismal regeneration by examining the meaning of “regeneration” in Scripture and tracing its use and significance through patristic writings and the practice of baptism throughout church history. An entire chapter is devoted to an examination of Augustine’s doctrine of baptism. A concluding chapter brings this data to bear on the question of infant regeneration.

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This volume assesses the topic of baptism from Scripture, church history, and the Articles and Prayer Book of the Church of England. Much attention is given to the issue of regeneration, its meaning, and its relation to baptism from the early Fathers to the Reformation.

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