John the Baptist

Speech parts

1. John the Baptist - Noun

2. John the Baptist - Proper noun

Meaning

(New Testament) a preacher and hermit and forerunner of Jesus (whom he baptized); was beheaded by Herod at the request of Salome

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Synonyms

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voice in the wilderness

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AD 51 ) * The birthdates of John the Baptist and Jesus are not generally known, but 5 BC is often assumed to be the date. Source: Internet

AJ 18.5.2) relating to the murder of John the Baptist by Herod. Source: Internet

Also see article, Samaritan The Gospel of Luke records that Elizabeth and therefore her son John the Baptist were descendants of Aaron. Source: Internet

According to Robert Kiely, "No figure in the Christian Pantheon except Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and John the Baptist has inspired, provoked, or confounded the imagination of painters more than the Magdalene". Source: Internet

Among further traditions not present in the four canonical gospels are the birth of Jesus in a cave, the martyrdom of John the Baptist 's father Zechariah during the Massacre of the Innocents and Joseph's being elderly when Jesus was born. Source: Internet

Although the exact chronological origins of this movement are not known, John the Baptist eventually came to be a key figure in the religion, as an emphasis on baptism is part of their core beliefs. Source: Internet

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