Baptism — This article is about the Christian religious ceremony. For other uses, see Baptism (disambiguation). Baptism of Neophytes by Masaccio, 15th century, Brancacci Chapel, Florence.[ … Wikipedia
Baptism — • One of the Seven Sacraments of the Christian Church; frequently called the first sacrament , the door of the sacraments , and the door of the Church Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Baptism Baptism … Catholic encyclopedia
baptism of fire — A baptism of fire was a soldier s first experience of shooting. Any unpleasant experience undergone, usually where it is also a learning experience, is a baptism of fire … The small dictionary of idiomes
baptism — ► NOUN ▪ the Christian rite of sprinkling a person with water or immersing them in it, symbolizing purification and admission to the Christian Church. ● baptism of fire Cf. ↑baptism of fire DERIVATIVES baptismal adjective. ORIGIN from Greek… … English terms dictionary
baptism of/by fire — see ↑baptism • • • Main Entry: ↑fire … Useful english dictionary
baptism of fire — ► baptism of fire a difficult new experience. Main Entry: ↑baptism … English terms dictionary
baptism of fire — n. [transl. of Gr baptisma pyros (see Matt. 3:11)] 1. the first time that new troops are under fire or in combat 2. any experience that tests one s courage, strength, etc. for the first time … English World dictionary
baptism — c.1300, bapteme, from O.Fr. batesme, bapteme (11c., Mod.Fr. baptême), from L. baptismus, from Gk. baptismos, noun of action from baptizein (see BAPTIZE (Cf. baptize)). The s restored in later 14c. Figurative sense is from late 14c. The Anglo… … Etymology dictionary
Baptism of Jesus — In the synoptic gospels, Jesus is baptised by John the Baptist. In these accounts, John preaches repentance before the coming judgment, baptism for the forgiveness of sins, and the imminent arrival of one far greater than he. Jesus comes to the… … Wikipedia
baptism of fire — Etymology: translation of Late Greek baptisma pyros 1. : a spiritual baptism by the gift of the Holy Spirit often used in allusion to Acts 2:3 4; Mt 3:11 (RSV) 2. : an introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal; specifically : a… … Useful english dictionary
