New Testament
Yochanan the Immerser
John the Baptist
5 BC – 29 AD
The forerunner of the Messiah, born to Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:57) and executed by beheading at the order of Herod Antipas (Mark 6:27).
Historical dating — generally accepted
Scripture
Present at events
Participated in
Baptized Jesus in the Jordan, though he first sought to prevent it.
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