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The New Testament Interpretation of the Old, Relative to Infant Baptism
Backus examines New Testament teachings on infant baptism, arguing against the practice through scriptural interpretation and challenging established religious doctrine.
Printed for Philip Freeman, Boston, 1771. TCP N09484 (uwgraphics VEP2_TCP_SimpleText).
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