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For information on the subject of proselytes, consult Dr. Gill's "Dissertation concerning the Baptism of Jewish Proselytes," chap. i. in vol. iii, of his Body of Divinity.

From Female Scripture Biographies, Volume II by Cox, Francis Augustus

That the Church of Rome is more diligent and sollicitous to make Proselytes, than the Protestants generally are, I have long observed.

From An Enquiry into an Origin of Honour; and the Usefulness of Christianity in War by Mandeville, Bernard

Nor was the observance of it confined to the Jews only, but it was to extend to the Proselytes of the covenant and the gate.

From A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 1 by Clarkson, Thomas

Proselytes were admitted by circumcision and baptism, and nothing beyond an acceptance of the Unity of God and the abjuration of idolatry is even now required by way of profession from a proselyte.

From Judaism by Abrahams, Israel

This is repeated afterwards, and the observance of this rite is confined to Israelites, Proselytes, and slaves who should be circumcised, v.

From The Grounds of Christianity Examined by Comparing The New Testament with the Old by English, George Bethune