Lesson plan
baptism
's and Leonardo's depiction of the Baptism of Christ (c.1475). Baptism (from ) is a Christian rite of initiation almost invariably with the use of water. It may be performed by sprinkling or pouring water on the head, or immersing in water (partially or completely), traditionally three times for each person of the Trinity. It is also called christening, although this is typically reserved for the baptism of infants. Baptism is regarded as a sacrament in most churches and an ordinance in others. The synoptic Gospels recount that John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Baptism according to the Trinitarian formula, which is done in most mainstream Christian denominations, is seen as being a basis for ecumenism, the concept of unity among Christians. In certain Christian denominations, such as the Catholic Churches, Eastern Orthodox Churches, Oriental Orthodox Churches, Assyrian Church of the East, and Lutheran Churches, baptism is the door to church membership, with candidates taking baptismal vows. It has also given its name to the Baptist churches and denominations. Certain schools of Christian thought (such as Catholic and Lutheran theology) regard baptism as necessary for salvation (though not without exception ), but some writers, such as Huldrych Zwingli (1484–1531), have denied its necessity.…
Article summary
's and Leonardo's depiction of the Baptism of Christ (c.1475). Baptism (from ) is a Christian rite of initiation almost invariably with the use of water. It may be performed by sprinkling or pouring water on the head, or immersing in water (partially or completely), traditionally three times for each person of the Trinity. It is also called christening, although this is typically reserved for the baptism of infants. Baptism is regarded as a sacrament in most churches and an ordinance in others. The synoptic Gospels recount that John the Baptist baptized Jesus. Baptism according to the Trinitarian formula, which is done in most mainstream Christian denominations, is seen as being a basis for ecumenism, the concept of unity among Christians. In certain Christian denominations, such as the Catholic Churches, Eastern Orthodox Churches, Oriental Orthodox Churches, Assyrian Church of the East, and Lutheran Churches, baptism is the door to church membership, with candidates taking baptismal vows. It has also given its name to the Baptist churches and denominations. Certain schools of Christian thought (such as Catholic and Lutheran theology) regard baptism as necessary for salvation (though not without exception ), but some writers, such as Huldrych Zwingli (1484–1531), have denied its necessity.…
Key claims
- publication date: 1826 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
Discussion questions
- Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
- The record states that the publication date is "1826". What evidence would count against this claim?
- Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
- If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?
Bibliography
- Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1376385632
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