Relating to the period or events that occurred before baptism, especially in Christian traditions.
From Latin 'ante-' (before) + 'baptismal' (from Greek 'baptizein' to immerse), describing what happens before the sacrament of baptism.
In early Christian history, 'antebaptismal' preparation was intense — candidates would fast, receive instruction, and confess sins during the weeks leading up to their baptism ceremony.
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