“When we are going to enter the water ... in the presence of the congregation and under the hand of the president, we solemnly profess that we disown the devil, his pomp, and his angels. After this we are immersed three times, making a somewhat larger pledge than the Lord appointed in the Gospel. Then we are taken up [a reference to the Roman tradition of recognizing a newborn baby as a member of the family]. We first taste a mixture of milk and honey and from that day we refrain from the daily bath for a whole week.”
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Tertullian
Tertullian, born around 160 and died around 220, was a prominent Christian theologian, philosopher, and author during the Roman Empire. His works had a profound impact on the development of Christian theology, especially his writings such as 'Apology' and 'On the Resurrection', which are still widely studied today. more
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