Introduction

Christians have long discussed and debated the theological significance of baptism; just as modern Christians differ, so did early Christians. The Gospel of Philip is a Christian text, likely written in the second or third century, that explores this in several ways. This text is considered by most scholars to be written by a gnostic Christian, probably one thinking along Valentinian lines. Christianity has always been composed of varied and different perspectives; let’s explore some thoughts from the Gospel of Philip on baptism!

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