Keywords
Apostle Paul, 1 Corinthians 15:29, baptism, baptisms for the dead
Abstract
This thorough treatment of the mention of baptism for the dead in 1 Corinthians 15:29 gives a meticulous analysis of Paul’s Greek argument, and lays out the dozens (or perhaps hundreds) of theories that have been put forth with respect to its interpretation. Barney concludes that “the most natural reading” and the “majority contemporary scholarly reading” is that of “vicarious baptism.” Therefore, “the Prophet Joseph Smith’s reading of the passage to refer to such a practice was indeed correct.”
Recommended Citation
Barney, Kevin L.
(2020)
"Baptized for the Dead,"
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: Vol. 39, Article 9.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/interpreter/vol39/iss1/9
