BAPTISM in THE GRAPES OF WRATH

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Definition

a Christian ceremony signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth

or:

a challenging experience that initiates or purifies

baptized = "spiritually renewed" in a Christian ceremony

An' some I'd baptize to bring 'cause to.
Chapter 4 (35% in)
" "Well"—the preacher said slowly—"here's you that I baptized right when I was in the glory roof-tree.
Chapter 4 (57% in)
"Maybe you never seen Uncle John the time they baptized him over to Polk's place.
Chapter 4 (87% in)
We baptize' you both in the name of the Holy Ghos', and still you hung on.
Chapter 6 (13% in)
He looks baptized.
Chapter 10 (14% in)
He sure looks baptized.
Chapter 10 (14% in)
There is a man that's baptized.
Chapter 10 (14% in)
" "An' you ain't gonna baptize?"
Chapter 10 (17% in)
"I ain't gonna baptize.
Chapter 10 (17% in)

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baptism used in The Grapes of Wrath