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There is absolutely no relation between baptism and going to a mikvah.
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The Christian practice of Baptism may have evolved from the Jewish conversion ritual, where the convert finalizes the conversion process by dunking in a ritual bath, a mikvah. Prior to about 1000 years ago, all Christian baptisms involved complete immersion, and were done at adulthood, so they physically resembled the Jewish ritual. However, Christians generally relate baptism not to the Jewish conversion ritual, but to John the Baptist and his use of immersion for the sake of purification. But, this too was Jewish, as dunking in a mikvah is also practiced by Jews as a purification ritual. So, it seems that baptism is quite likely a practice descended from Jewish ritual immersion.
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Must one participate in the ancient Jewish practice of baptism in order to be a Christian?
Baptism is very much needed to show you have become a changed person , and believe in christ, However it is not a Jewish ritual. It is based on the Jewish ritual of the Mikveh (מקוה), but the Mikveh is quite different. For example, If you are born into the Jewish religion, you do not need to do the Mikveh ritual. Also, The Mikveh is more than just a conversion rite. It is a used after an illness, before weddings, and after menstuation, among other things.
Do Jewish people celebrate the sacraments?
The sacraments that you are referring to are Christian elements. Given the nature of the celebration, Jewish people do not do this. This is a peculiarly Christian thing and is not found in Judaism.
When was Mikveh Israel created?
Mikveh Israel was created in 1870.
Differences and similarities between baptism of water baptism of blood and baptism of desire?
Similarites being the water baptism is a physical act and the baptism of desire is not the way that Jesus was baptized. Rather the desire is actually a desire to not have to do more than just think about baptism.
Are there similarities between baptism and drama performance?
No
Can baptism be done during advent in the catholic church?
Yes, although most Pastors discourage the practice.Canon 856 of the Code of Canon Law says that, although Baptism may be celebrated on any day, it is commendable to celebrate it ordinarily on Sunday or, if possible, at the Easter Vigil. The Code also encourages Baptism during the celebration of the Eucharist so that the relationship between Baptism and Eucharist will be clearly seen.Since Lent is sufficiently close to Easter, most Pastors recommend that the baptism be performed at Easter.
Can one go to the mikveh during shloshim?
Ask an Orthodox rabbi.
What does mikveh mean?
The word mikveh in Hebrew literally means a collection. The word has come to refer to a ritual bath in which water is collected. The plural is mikvaot. A mikveh must be big enough for a person to wade into and then dunk, fully immersing his or herself. Mikvaot are used by women after their periods, by men for ritual purification, and as part of the ritual for conversion to Judaism.
Is a mikveh used in Jewish initiation?
There is no such thing as Jewish initiation. The mikveh is not used in a Bar Mitzva ceremony, which is the closest thing to the concept of "initiation" that I could think of. Nor is it part of a Brit (circumcision ceremony). If a non-Jew converts to Judaism, immersion in a mikveh is the final stage of the conversion. Here too, the word "initiation" has synonyms that are more apt.
Do Jewish women in the United States use a Mikveh?
In the United States, most Orthodox women, and some Conservative and fewer Reform women make a point of immersing in a Mikveh. Most Orthodox synagogues, therefore, have a Mikvah.
What is the difference between baptism of the Holy Spirit and baptism of Fire according Matthew 3 11?
Read Matthew 3,11 and you'll find out
How old do you have to be when to get baptism?
usely you have to be a baby in age in between 2 mothers to 3 years old but some people get baptism when they are 9 or 1o
