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The Spirit as a Dove at the Baptism of Jesus

Novum Testamentum, 1976
Despite much recent discussion devoted entirely or in part to this subject 1), the characterization of the Holy Spirit as a dove in the canonical accounts of Jesus' baptism (Mk. i Io and par.) still awaits a satisfactory explanation. Not only the synoptics (Mt. and Lk. clearly follow Mk.) 2) but also Jn.
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“Baptised in the Spirit and Fire”: Single or Double Baptism?

Neotestamentica, 2016
The Synoptic Gospels as well as John’s Gospel contain the words ascribed to John the Baptist, that one is coming who is greater than John who will baptise people “in the Holy Spirit.” Matthew and Luke add that the baptism will not only be in the Holy Spirit but also in/with fire (Q 3:16). This article discusses various interpretive options for the term
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