There was/is the Jewish ritual of “mikvah” which was why so many were found. It is STILL a practice. Almost every Jewish community has at least one. It didn’t start with Christianity.
310 posted on 09/12/2023 5:03:46 PM PDT by boatbums
(When you dwell in the shelter of the Most High, you will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. )
There was/is the Jewish ritual of “mikvah” which was why so many were found. It is STILL a practice. Almost every Jewish community has at least one. It didn’t start with Christianity.
My point exactly why the early Christians used full immersion.
311 posted on 09/12/2023 5:08:55 PM PDT by DouglasKC