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Yes. To be a martyr one is killed performing his mission for God. John the Baptist criticized the relationship of the king with his niece. He was beheaded for it.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe first-century Jewish historian, Josephus, tells us that Herod Antipas had John imprisoned and executed in Macherus for publicly criticising Antipas for marrying his own brother's former wife in 34 CE. The New Testament gospels acknowledge that John was arrested for his criticism of Antipas' marriage, but move the death back in time to around 29 CE and say that Antipas had John beheaded in Galilee on a whim of his wife.
The historical account, by Josephus, could be considered a form of martyrdom, in that John was killed specifically because of his stand against what he considered a moral evil. The gospel account less so, because this was just a case of the powerful playing with the lives of their subjects.
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∙ 14y agoJohn the Baptist criticized the king for having a sexual relationship with relatives. Salome asked for his head on a platter.
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∙ 10y agoHe angered Herodias, when she told Antipas that it was unlawful for him to be with her.
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Was John the Baptist at the foot of the cross?
No John the Babtist was beheaded long ago by king herod . And it was the John the disciple who was at the cross.
Who is the grandfather of John the Baptist?
Barachiah (or Barachias), who was the father of Zechariah (or Zecharias), who was John the Baptist's father. Zechariah (Zecharias) wrote the Book of Zechariah in the Old Testament (Zechariah 1:1) and was martyred as stated by Jesus (Matthew 23:35). John the Baptist's great grandfather was the prophet Iddo.
What was John the Baptist's sacrifice?
John the Baptist sacrificed a comfortable lifestyle and worldly recognition to live in the wilderness, preach repentance, and prepare the way for Jesus Christ. He lived a humble life, eating locusts and honey, and ultimately gave his life for his beliefs, being martyred by King Herod.
The Inquisitor compares Joan to both Muhammad and John the Baptist How do you think she compares to these and other famous religious figures?
St. Joan has more in common with St. John than she does with Muhammad. Both she & St. John were Martyred for their religious convictions.
Who is the oldest saint of all saints?
St Stephen was the first man to be martyred and could be called the first saint, though there were a few older such as St John the Baptist and St Joseph.
When did Saint John Paul the Baptist become a saint?
There is a St. John the Baptist but no St. John Paul the Baptist.
Who was John the Baptist's wife?
John the Baptist was never married.
Who Baptisted John the Baptist?
Actually nobody did baptize John the Baptist.
How many times is John the baptist reffered to as John the baptist?
none
Why John the Baptist was very close to Jesus?
John the baptist then they are cousins.
Who was the only apostle not martyred for the faith?
John
When did John Baptist Walsh die?
John Baptist Walsh died in 1825.
