Water Baptism

Moon, James H., 1830-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 85K words
Chapters: 9

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Water Baptism by James H. MoonAuthor: Moon, James H., 1830-,Language: English, Class: BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship, Release Date: Dec 4, 2005

Editor's review

Water Baptism is an English religious treatise by James H. Moon, released as a free ebook by Project Gutenberg and classified under Christian practical theology and worship. The book discusses water baptism as a matter of doctrine and practice, a typical work of doctrinal exposition. For readers studying Christian views of baptism, church practice, or related theological debates, it provides primary material from a particular author's standpoint that can be read against accounts from other denominations. As a public-domain ebook, it is easily obtained, and its length and format suit thematic study or excerpting. Note that the author writes from a particular era and denominational background, and his argumentation and citation habits differ from contemporary theological writing; readers without relevant background may find it unfamiliar. Use it as a document in the history of doctrine and church practice rather than an introductory text.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Believers or scholars studying Christian baptismal doctrine and church practice
Readers interested in nineteenth-century religious prose style
Students needing public-domain English theological material for thematic reading
Those wishing to study different denominations' views on baptism in comparison

Not a good fit for

Readers with no Christian background seeking a popular religious introduction
Readers expecting a systematic theology textbook or a modern annotated edition

Reading tips

First establish the author's era and denominational background, then understand his argumentative stance.
Read the book alongside baptismal discussions from other denominations to develop a sense of the questions at issue.
Excerpt key scriptural citations and the argument's structure for thematic organization.
If used for research, distinguish the author's doctrinal claims from verifiable historical information.

About the publisher

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FAQ

What is the core subject of this book?

The book discusses water baptism as a Christian doctrine and practice, falling under practical theology and worship. The author argues from his own standpoint about the meaning and practice of baptism; readers may treat it as a work of doctrinal exposition set in a particular era and denomination.

Can someone without theological background read this book?

Yes, but it will be demanding. The book involves baptismal concepts and scriptural citations; readers lacking basic Christian knowledge should first build background or read with introductions and notes to follow the author's argument.

Is this book suitable as an introduction to baptismal doctrine?

Not really. It is closer to a treatise by a particular author in a particular era than a systematic introduction. Beginners should first read overview works of theology, then return to this book as comparative and primary material.

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Moon, James H., 1830- Author · 1830

James H. Moon (born 1830) is known in Chinese sources as "Moon," with 1830 confirmed as his birth year; his year of death, nationality, and educational background lack reliable records, and available public information is limited. The library holds one work by him, Water Baptism, which indicates that his writing relates to Christian baptismal doctrine, particularly the theme of water baptism. Judging from the title and subject, the book is likely a work of doctrinal exposition or pastoral discussion addressed to readers with questions about baptism, written in a plain argumentative rather than literary style. With only one work and few biographical details, it is difficult to assess his overall style or historical influence; he is known to the catalog chiefly through this topical work, and further sources are needed to clarify his life and thought.