The Little Baptist

by J.M. Martin

Mellie Brown discovers that immersion is the Biblical method of baptism through carefully studying the Bible. Thus, even though she is Presbyterian, Mellie ends up with the label "the Little Baptist." Because of her willingness to obey the Bible, she ends up making quite an impact in her community!

Genres: Christian

182 pages, Hardcover

First published October 19, 2011

Reviews

[Adam Nelson · Rating 1 out of 5]

I had to quit on this one just 30 pages shy of the end. I'm surprised I lasted that long. It was interesting and sort of a curiosity, but it was breeding a bit of toxicity in my spirit. It's an older book from an earlier era, to be sure (the blatant racism in the stereotypical black housemaid was quite dated), but even taking that into account, I couldn't help but think of the denominationalism and self-righteousness still pandemic to the church today. I just don't want to fill my head with that. I happen to own this book because it belonged to my great-grandmother. Aside from her name written just inside the front cover, it has no markings and no sentimental value. Not sure if I'll keep it just to keep it in the family or try to give it away. Funny thing--I feel less threatened by Nietzsche, who I'm also reading at the moment, than this book. Perhaps that's because Nietzsche was given to moments of extremely brilliant prose, making his claims digestible even if you patently don't agree with them. There's value in that.

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid presentation of the biblical (and Baptist) position on baptism, made easier to read because of the added story.

[Bryan King · Rating 4 out of 5]

Young Mellie Brown begins reading the Bible given to her by her brother and begins to question the validity of her baptism (by sprinkling) in the Presbyterian church. An exhaustive study of baptism as presented in the New Testament (and a word study in the Greek roots of the word ‘baptizo’) leads her to becoming a crusader for the “Baptist” church’s (and the Bible’s) view on the ordinance.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Probably one of my favourites. Mellie was so genuinely trying to do what the Bible taught. An attitude we should all strive to have.

I borrowed this book but have ordered a copy for myself.

[Jaiden Lashei · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don’t know… I liked it at first, but the more I got into it, the more annoying it got… And I really don’t like how they wrote in “Aunt Polly”. 🥴 they should’ve just left her out, especially for a kids book. We don’t need a stereotypical black maid. 2.5 maybe