Lusvardi, Anthony R. Baptism of Desire and Christian Salvation. Washington, DC: Catholic University of America Press, 2024. Pp. x + 401

Abstract

From its foundations, the Church has believed and taught that baptism is necessary for salvation. However, this has raised tough questions about the meaning of salvation and the possibility of salvation for people who die without baptism, particularly non-Christians and unbaptised infants. These questions have been the subject of debate from ancient times till now.