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Christ Baptised in Jordan: This is a representation in mosaic of the Baptism of Christ in Jordan, preserved in the Church, in Cosmedin, at Ravenna, which was erected A. D. 401. In the centre is Christ our Saviour in the river Jordan. On a rock stands John the Baptist, in his left hand is a bent rod, and his right hand holds a patera, shell; from which he POURS WATER on the head of the Redeemer; over whom descends the dove, the symbol of the Holy Ghost, with expanded wings, and emitting rays of glory and grace.

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Title: Apostolic baptism : facts and evidences on the subjects and mode of Christian baptism
Year: 1843 (1840s)
Authors: Taylor, C. (Charles), 1756-1823
Subjects: Baptism
Publisher: New York : B. H. Bevier
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN

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This representation is the centre-piece of the dome of theBaptistery at Ravenna; which building was erected anddecorated in 454. John the Baptist is drawn as standing on the bank of theriver, holding in his left hand an oblong cross, and in hisright hand a shell from which he pours water on the head ofChrist who is standing in the water up to his waist. Overthe Lord is a crown of glory, and the figure of a dove, sym-bolizing the Holy Spirit. The rite of Baptism appears to beperformed both by Immersion and Affusion at the same time.The name jordann is written over the head of the mytholo-gical figure, which according to the custom of the ancientsrepresented that river. 189 V. CHRIST BAPTIZED IN JORDAN.
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This is a representation in Mosaic of the Baptism of Christin Jordan, preserved in the Church, in Cosmedin, at Ravenna,which was erected, A. D. 401. In the centre is Christ our Saviour in the river Jordan.On a rock stands John the Baptist, in his left hand is a bentrod, and his right hand holds a patera, shell; from which hePOURS WATER ou the head of the Redeemer ; over whomdescends the dove, the symbol of the Holy Ghost, with ex-panded wings, and emitting rays of glory and grace. 191 VI. ANCIENT BATH.

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