A mysterious figure in his own right and yet one of the most important, we spend our episode today exploring the persona of John the Baptist. With some sleuthing we find that the prophet’s diet and wardrobe have much to tell us about this desert-dwelling man. Not only that but the location of his work, the Jordan River, speaks volumes about the Baptist’s mission once one takes into account the other significant events that occurred at the same site. We’ll also take a brief peek into the Jewish background of baptism and attempt to link John’s baptism with one particular kind of Jewish water washing. Join Katie's weekly newsletter and get a free audio download of her

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