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 by the significant figure Alexander Campbell examines the Old Testament antecedents of baptism from a Baptist perspective. Campbell examines the linguistic and historical data on baptism, and discusses baptism’s subjects, mode, and effects. Lastly, he presents extensive reviews of paedobaptist works, including those of William Wall, Moses Stuart, Samuel Miller, and others.