This book explores the history and theology of the practice of baptism in the early Christian church, focusing on the debates and controversies that surrounded the question of whether baptism should involve full immersion in water (dipping) or simply pouring or sprinkling. The authors provide a thorough historical analysis of the topic, drawing on both primary and secondary sources. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.