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are several references to proselytes (prosēlytos) in the NT (see Acts 2:11; 6:5; 13:43). Proselytes should be distinguished from the so-called Gentile God-fearers (theosebēs) who were attracted to Judaism (probably because of its monotheism and high ethical standards) but did not become full adherents to Jewish faith and life (see “worshipper of God,” Acts 16:14; 18:7). Jewish and pagan converts to Christianity were required to believe in Jesus Christ and to be baptized “in the name of Jesus Christ” (Acts
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