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  1. www.britannica.com › biography › Saint-John-the-BaptistSt. John the Baptist | Facts, Feast Day, & Death | Britannica

    Mar 15, 2024 · St. John the Baptist (born 1st decade bce, Judaea, Palestine, near Jerusalem—died 28–36 ce; feast day June 24) was a Jewish prophet of priestly origin who preached the imminence of God’s Final Judgment and baptized those who repented in self-preparation for it; he is revered in the Christian church as the forerunner of Jesus Christ.

  2. www.biblegateway.com › John-BaptistJohn the Baptist - Encyclopedia of The Bible - Bible Gateway

    John the Baptist. JOHN THE BAPTIST ( ̓Ιωάννης ὁ Βαπτιστής ). Called the “Baptist” ( Matt 3:1) and the “baptizer” ( Mark 6:14) to differentiate him from others of that name, and to call attention to his distinctive ministry.

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  4. www.christianity.com › wiki › bibleWho is John the Baptist in the Bible? Story and Importance

    Feb 8, 2024 · John the Baptist is a prominent biblical figure whose role in the New Testament is more than just a predecessor to Jesus. His story includes prophecy, unconventional preaching, and a key role in baptizing Jesus. Let's take a journey through the Bible to uncover the story of John the Baptist and his significant influence on Christianity.

  5. www.worldhistory.org › John_the_BaptistJohn the Baptist - World History Encyclopedia

    Mar 9, 2021 · John the Baptist (d. c. 30 CE) was a 1st-century CE itinerant preacher in Judea. We do not know his full name, but he is recognized by his activity. 'Baptizer' ( Greek: baptizo) was translated directly into English and meant 'to immerse' or 'plunge'. John immersed people in the river Jordan after they had repented of their sins.

  6. www.learnreligions.com › john-the-baptist-117707Who Was John the Baptist of the Bible? - Learn Religions

    Jan 13, 2020 · John the Baptist was a Jewish forerunner of Jesus who baptized believers for the imminent coming of Judgment Day. In the Canonical Gospels, John the Baptist is the herald of Christ and the Christian era. John's parents are Zachariah and Elizabeth (who is called the cousin of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.)

  7. www.biography.com › religious-figures › saint-john-the-baptistSaint John the Baptist - Facts, Da Vinci & Life - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · QUICK FACTS. Name: John the Baptist. Birth Year: 5. Birth City: Judea. Birth Country: Israel. Gender: Male. Best Known For: Saint John the Baptist was a Jewish prophet who preached the...

  8. www.bibleodyssey.org › articles › john-the-baptistJohn the Baptist - Bible Odyssey

    John the Baptist was a highly influential Jew who preached the imminent kingdom of God and who called for both inward and outward repentance, along with acts of justice. Biblical Figures. Share. Joachim Patenir (also Patenier) Did You Know? John the Baptist was executed at the Dead Sea fortress of Machaerus, which is in present-day Jordan.

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