[baptism of fire] (1857) 1: an introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal; specif: a soldier's first exposure to enemy fire
2: a spiritual baptism by a gift of the Holy Spirit--often used in allusion to Acts 2:3-4; Mt 3:11 (RSV)
[baptism of fire] (1857) 1: an introductory or initial experience that is a severe ordeal; specif: a soldier's first exposure to enemy fire
2: a spiritual baptism by a gift of the Holy Spirit--often used in allusion to Acts 2:3-4; Mt 3:11 (RSV)
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012