Greek Baptismal Terminology. Its Origins and Early Development

Abstract

AND SEALING IN EARLY CHRISTIAN LITERATUREi. Blessing, healing, and exorcism . 2. Reconciliation, postbaptismal gift of the Spirit, and ordi nation ..... 3. The act of baptism and the seal of faith 4. The anointing of Christ 5. The seal and the mark of ownership . 6. Application to pagan, Jewish, and heretical concepts and rites ....