And so the horrible promise was granted, and soon the bloody head on a platter was given to the girl, who handed it to her mother. There is only one line mentioning Jesus’ reaction to John’s ...

In "Salome," which the Houston Symphony (not Houston Grand Opera) is staging Friday and Sunday night at Jones Hall, John the Baptist is decapitated and his head served on a platter.

Salome’s request distressed King Herod because he felt compelled to honor his promise in front of his distinguished guests. Consequently, he sent an executioner with the order to bring John’s head on ...

Giovanni di Paolo, “St. John the Baptist in Prison Visited by Two Disciples,” ca. 1455-1460 (photo: Public Domain) Lorraine V. Murray Blogs August 29, 2023 ...