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Originally Posted by Sam

Well, as far as we know, mikveh/baptism/ritual cleansing was to be done in running water and the person self-immersed three times. That was most likely the method used by John the Baptist, then Jesus, then the followers of Jesus who became the NT church.

This is a quote from The Didache which was written some time between 50 AD and 250 AD (various dates are given). It is part of chapter 15 of the Book of Acts in some Bibles. It mentions the three fold immersion in living or running water.

7:1 But concerning baptism, thus shall ye baptize.
7:2 Having first recited all these things, baptize {in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit} in living (running) water.
7:3 But if thou hast not living water, then baptize in other water;
7:4 and if thou art not able in cold, then in warm.
7:5 But if thou hast neither, then pour water on the head thrice in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
7:6 But before the baptism let him that baptizeth and him that is baptized fast, and any others also who are able;
7:7 and thou shalt order him that is baptized to fast a day or two before.

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