Download or read book Reformation and Modern Rituals and Theologies of Baptism written by Bryan D. Spinks and published by Ashgate Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second of two volumes, surveying the historical underpinnings of baptismal liturgies and theologies, traces developments through the Reformation, liturgies in the 18th and 19th centuries, and explores important new ecumenical perspectives on developments of 20th Century sacramental discussion. Present practices of Baptists, Amish, as well as Methodist, Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed and Anglican denominations are also examined.