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Baptism is the name that identifies a rite that is common to all Christian branches, a rite that has the function of admission and adoption of the faith. It also has meaning as a purification ritual. It has its origin in the canonical Gospels, which tell about the baptism of Jesus Christ, that's why it's considered a sacrament for Christians. Baptism has similarities with the Jewish purification ritual of 'Tvilah', which also consists of immersion in water.

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