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According to the first-century Jewish historian, Josephus, John preached against Herod Antipas because he had married his own brother's former wife, to the point that Antipas feared he could raise an insurrection against him. The wedding had taken place in 34 CE and John was finally arrested and executed in 35 or early 36 CE. The relevant text from Book 18 of Antiquities of the Jews:
"Now many people came in crowds to him, for they were greatly moved by his words. Herod, who feared that the great influence John had over the masses might put them into his power and enable him to raise a rebellion (for they seemed ready to do anything he should advise), thought it best to put him to death. In this way, he might prevent any mischief John might cause, and not bring himself into difficulties by sparing a man who might make him repent of it when it would be too late. Accordingly John was sent as a prisoner, out of Herod's suspicious temper, to Macherus, the castle I already mentioned, and was put to death."
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∙ 13y agoSome believe that John the Baptist was an Essene Jew, while others think he might have been a leader of the early Gnostic Christian Church.
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Who is Philip to John the Baptist?
A disciple whom he gave over to be one of Christ's Apostles.
With whom did the ritual of baptism originate?
John the Baptist was baptising people in the early years of Jesus' life. He baptised Jesus.
What where the words heard at Jesus' baptism by john?
In Matthew 3:13-17, John the Baptist heard a voice from heaven saying, "this is my beloved Son, in whom I am well please."
Who else was involved in significant events in John the Baptist's life?
Zacharias and Elizabeth were his parents. Jesus was his second cousin and the one whom John preached was the Messiah and whom he baptized. Herod, Herodias, and her daughter were responsible for his death. Some of Jesus' disciples were likely John's disciples earlier.
What is St. Elizabeth John the Baptist's mother the patron saint of?
She is the patron saint of Pregnant Women because she birthed John the Baptist, whom baptised Jesus.
Is it true that John the Baptist was the advocate whom jesus promised to send to help the apostles?
No. John the baptist came before Jesus, calling people to repent because some one greater (Jesus) was coming. The promised advocate was the Holy Spirit. Joh 14:26 The Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and make you remember all that I have told you.
Who saw Jesus's baptism?
God Almighty from heaven and John the Baptist who baptised him. There were also present Pharisees and Sadducees to whom John was talking and baptising, Probably they also saw Jesus' baptism. (Matthew 3)
Which gospel has the birth of John the Baptist?
A:Luke's Gospel contains a story about the birth of John the Baptist. This is almost certainly apocryphal, and Uta Ranke-Heinemann (Putting Away Childish Things) says that the proof Elisabeth was legendary is the historically more credible report in John that Jesus and John the Baptist did not know each other. We know nothing about the actual birth of John the Baptist, which is not reported in any gospel.
John the Apostel and John the Baptist are not the same person?
No. They are not the same. St John the Apostle was a former fisherman who was called to be one of the twelve disciples whom Jesus taught and trained during his ministry here on earth (Luke 5:1-11). John the Baptist was Jesus' cousin, born to Elizabeth and Zacharias (Luke 1:1-80; 3:1-18) who preached repentance to the Jews prior to Jesus' earthly ministry. John the Baptist is also call the "forerunner" of Christ because of his ministry to prepare others to receive Jesus' message of salvation.
Louis riel led two resistance movements against whom?
He led the two resistance movements against Canadian government and Sir John A. Macdonald.
Did a dove land on Jesus?
It was not a dove that sat on the head of Jesus, at the time when John baptised him, it was a cloud in the shape of a dove above the head of Jesus and God said This is my son in whom I am well pleased.
Who were John the Baptist's followers?
Andrew (Simon Peter's brother) was originally a follower of John the Baptist (John 1:35-41). Presumably the other disciple of John the Baptist mentioned in John 1:35 was John (the disciple whom Jesus loved) who is never explicitly named in the John's gospel.The following passages have direct references to disciples of John the Baptist:Matthew 9:14Matthew 11:2Acts 19:1-3Acts 18:24-26 (Apollos)
