Who Was St. John the Baptist? 11 Things to Know and Share

What do we know about the mysterious John the Baptist? Here are 11 things to know and share...

John the Baptist is a mysterious figure in the New Testament.

He was famous in his own day, even before he became the herald of Christ.

We even know about him from outside the New Testament.

The Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is June 24, and the Memorial of the Passion of St. John the Baptist is Aug. 29, so it’s an excellent time to catch up on him.

Here are 11 things to know and share ...

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Credit:
Diego Velázquez (attr.), “Saint John the Baptist in the Wilderness,” between 1618 and 1625 (photo: Register Files / Public Domain)