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Blood-Baptism. (2)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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In the early Church, one devoted to martyrdom without baptism was reckoned among the catechumens; martyrdom, being regarded as a full substitute, was therefore styled blood-baptism. This notion was derived from several passages of Scripture (Matthew 10:39; Luke 12:50). When baptism was reckoned essential to salvation, martyrdom was also considered a passport to heaven. It was therefore made a substitute for baptism. See Bingham, Orig. Eccles. bk. 10:ch. ii, 20.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Blood-Baptism. (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/blood-baptism-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Blood-Baptism. (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/b/blood-baptism-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
