Our knowledge of the figure of John the Baptist is very limited. We have only those references to him in the Christian gospels, where he stands alongside of Jesus. We also have references to him ...

John and Jesus are, of course, not the same person, but their connection is meaningful, and John’s death at the hands of powerful rulers in some ways foreshadows what is to come for Jesus.

John the Baptist speaks the truth, and they come flocking to him. He doesn’t seek glory for himself—in fact, he accepts that he must become less so that Jesus can become more.

As a source of controversy and debate in the Bible, after Jesus and Mary, John the Baptist perhaps ranks highest. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 62°F. ... Related Articles.

I’ve always loved St. John the Baptist dearly, largely because the connection between him and Jesus is so strong. The Gospels tell us Jesus is the light coming into the world, and also tell us ...

Louis-Jean-François Lagrenée (1725–1805), “St. Elizabeth and St. John the Baptist With Zachary” (photo: Public Domain) Sophia Feingold Blogs June 25, 2022 ...

While the character of Jesus plays a central role in the plot, he never speaks and appears only once, when he meets John the Baptist. In that moment the Baptist turns from a stammering, would-be ...