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A:The first-century Jewish historian, Josephus tells us that Herod Antipas had John the Baptist imprisoned in the castle of Macherus, to the east of the Dead Sea, because he publicly criticised Antipas for marrying his own brother's former wife. The marriage was in 34 CE, and the imrisonment and execution took place in 35 or 36 CE.
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Was Saint John executed?

There are a number of saints named John so you need to be specific. If you are referring to John the Baptist, yes, he was executed.


Where was John the Baptist exiled?

John the Baptist was never exiled. The gospels and Josephus agree that he was executed by Herod Antipas, although the gospel account and the historical account differ widely as to when and where he was executed.


Why was John in prison when he was beheaded?

The Jewish historian, Josephus, tells us that John the Baptist was imprisoned and executed because he publicly objected to Herod Antipas marrying his brother's former wife, Herodias. The marriage took place in 34 CE and John seems to have been executed about 36 CE.


What significant events are documented in the timeline of John the Baptist's life and ministry?

Some significant events in the timeline of John the Baptist's life and ministry include his birth to elderly parents, his preaching in the wilderness, baptizing Jesus, and ultimately being imprisoned and executed by King Herod.


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 buried John the Baptist?

A:Although the gospel accounts tell us that John the Baptist was beheaded in Galilee, with Herod Antipas reluctant to order his death, the first-century Jewish historian Josephus says that he was actually executed in faraway Macherus on the direct orders of Herod, who feared that John could lead an insurrection. John the Baptist would have been buried in an anonymous grave by an unknown labourer under the command of Herod's soldiers.


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.


How were Jesus and John the Baptist related?

Jesus and John the Baptist were cousins.


Who is John the Baptist's cousin?

John the Baptist's cousin is Jesus Christ.