trine immersion
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of trine immersion
First recorded in 1630–40
Example Sentences
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The Baptismal Formula.—The trinitarian formula and trine immersion were not uniformly used from the beginning, nor did they always go together.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various
Trine immersionists make use of such historical records to establish the doctrine of trine immersion.
From The Gospel Day Or, the Light of Christianity by Charles Ebert Orr
Therefore one immersion does not suffice for the sacrament of Baptism, and trine immersion is essential thereto.
From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Aquinas Thomas
It is therefore clear that neither on the part of the Trinity, nor on the part of Christ's Passion, is the trine immersion essential to the sacrament.
From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Aquinas Thomas
Therefore it seems that trine immersion is essential to Baptism.
From Summa Theologica, Part III (Tertia Pars) From the Complete American Edition by Saint Aquinas Thomas
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