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Based on the Gospel description of his dress and diet, some think that John was an Essene.
The Mandaeans, a small sect of which only about 20,000 followers remain in southern Iraq and in a worldwide diaspora, claim John the Baptist as one of their own, saying that he founded their religion. They believe that Jesus was originally a disciple of John the Baptist.
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∙ 12y agoJewish
Same as Jesus, and everyone else
It was impossible to be Christian before Jesus died and was resurrected
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∙ 11y agoEssenes are not mentioned in the New Testament. They were an ascetic group many of whom lived in the desert region of Qumran. There is no evidence that John ever had any relation to Qumran.
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∙ 7y agoHe was a Jew. So he followed the Jewish religion. He did pave the way for Christ though.
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When did John the Baptist become a member of the baptist denomination?
He didn't.
Who is the founder of Baptists?
Jesus Christ. God sent John the Baptist to baptize. God gave him the authority to baptize and he baptized Jesus. The "Baptist" denomination is the only denomination mentioned in The Bible. The Baptist church originated with Jesus Christ in the land of Israel.
How did Baptist denomination come to Australia?
how did baptist denomination come australia
What is the largest denomination in the Bahamas?
The largest denomination in the Bahamas is the Baptist denomination
The largest African American denomination after slavery?
Baptist Church
What is the logo of the Baptist Denomination?
There is no logo
If a catholic has a child with a baptist is the child a baptist?
no A more detailed answer is, a person is whatever denomination they choose to be, or whatever denomination the parents decide. The way you become a Baptist is to join a Baptist church, or to be the child of parents who are members of a Baptist church. The same applies to any denomination, although each church sets its own requirements for joining.
What is Bill Clinton's religious denomination?
He is a Baptist.
Is Mark Lowry Baptist if not what denomination is he?
Mark Lowry attended Liberty University (called Liberty Baptist College at the time) from 1975 to 1980. I believe he is now independent Baptist (not a part of a denomination).
What has the author John Asplund written?
John Asplund has written: 'The universal register of the Baptist denomination in North-America' -- subject(s): Baptists, Registers, Creeds, Catechisms
What is the Baptist tradition regarding interpretation of the bible?
Depends on what Baptist denomination you are referring too.
Under what denomination is a wedding considered if it's performed by a Baptist pastor but in a Lutheran church?
I would say Baptist, since the couple was married by the power in authority to the Baptist pastor, the place doesn't matter. If they're married outside their not under the denomination of wind, they'd be under the denomination of the pastor.
