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Title: worth the effort
Review: This book is not an easy read, but it will reward the diligent. Dale examines in detail what the Greek people meant when they used the word BAPTIZO. Those who have been taught that "baptize" means "immerse" will have their eyes opened. Note that Dale in this volume deals with pre-1st century literature. In his later books (JUDAIC BAPTISM, JOHANNIC BAPTISM, and CHRISTIC AND PATRISTIC BAPTISM) he deals with baptism as used in early Jewish and Christian literature, especially the OT and NT. What is particularly interesting is how Dale interacts with other writers on the subject, such as Alexander Carson. No one can claim to be an authority on this subject until he has carefully read all of Dale's books.
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