Baptism — Against the Donatists
400–401
| Name and Summary | Pages |
|---|---|
This book elaborates on the nature and validity of baptism outside the Catholic Church, emphasizing that while baptism can exist among heretics and schismatics, it is not rightly received from them and cannot save those in schism or heresy. | 39 |
This book explores the importance of unity within the Church and illustrates how early Christian leaders, particularly Cyprian, navigated questions of baptism, schism, and doctrinal disputes with humility and a desire for peace. | 29 |
This book explores the validity of baptism conferred by heretics and schismatics, emphasizing that the sacrament's divine nature remains intact regardless of the purity of the minister, as long as the words of the gospel are properly used. | 32 |
This book explores the nature and validity of baptism, emphasizing that the sacrament itself remains holy regardless of the moral state or correctness of the person administering or receiving it. | 46 |
This book explores the validity and significance of baptism within the Christian Church, emphasizing that the water of baptism itself remains holy regardless of the moral state or heretical beliefs of the baptizer or recipient. | 45 |
This book discusses the complex theological debate regarding the validity of baptism administered by heretics and schismatics within the Christian Church, emphasizing the sacrament's inherent holiness independent of the moral character of the minister. | 54 |
This book explores the complex theological and canonical debates surrounding the validity and administration of baptism among heretics and schismatics within the early Church. | 41 |