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 ...

The beheading of John the Baptist has inspired lots of artistic interpretations. When we read Mark’s telling in today’s Gospel, we can see why; it has all the elements of a great story. It’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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