Theodosia Ernest : $b Complete in two volumes

In a modest Southern home, a curious thirteen‑year‑old boy sparks a lively family debate over what truly constitutes baptism. His earnest questions about immersion, sprinkling, and pouring lead his mother to recall her own childhood rites while gently urging the children to trust the learned opinions of their ministers. The dialogue draws a vivid portrait of a household where faith is both inherited and examined, setting the stage for deeper spiritual exploration.

Meanwhile, the mother, long faithful yet distant from formal worship, confronts a sudden surge of religious longing after the loss of her husband. Her quiet resolve to publicly profess her belief and secure baptism for her two children reveals a tender, transformative moment. Through her eyes we meet Theodosia—a bright, lively girl whose sparkling presence hints at a resilient devotion that will shape the family’s journey beyond these early questions.