John the Baptist, Raymond F. Collins
John the Baptist, Raymond F. Collins
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John the Baptist

Author: Raymond F. Collins

Narrator: Raymond F. Collins

Unabridged: 2 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Learn25

Published: 02/01/2016

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

Who was the John the Baptist, and why is he so important?

A powerful figure in all four gospels, St. John the Baptist nevertheless remains shrouded in mystery. What do we know about his life on the margins of first-century Palestine? And how can the gospels and Dead Sea Scrolls help us to understand the ministry and message of this New Testament prophet?

You will discover the fascinating answers to these questions in John the Baptist. Under the guidance of renowned New Testament scholar Fr. Raymond F. Collins, you will explore the diverse portrayals of St. John in history, the Bible, and even other religions.

First, you will gain insight into his historical context by looking at contemporaneous texts: the Dead Sea Scrolls and the writings of Flavius Josephus, a Jewish historian. Then, you will turn to the earliest gospel, Mark, where you’ll see John as an apocalyptic preacher who baptizes Jesus. You’ll learn how the Gospel of Matthew expounds upon John’s message, and how Luke portrays John as a social prophet and preacher crying out for justice. After looking at the Fourth Evangelist’s unique portrait of John the Baptist, you’ll move beyond the New Testament, looking at portrayals in apocryphal texts, the Qur’an, and the liturgical tradition.

As you listen to these lectures, you will add your own image of John the Baptist to this impressive list of witnesses. Encounter this powerful prophet today.

This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Josh

Although a condensed version, I wondered what Meyer would write about John the Baptist for sixty-three pages. We see very little of John the Baptist on the pages of Holy Writ. However, the author did not disappoint. He brought out truths which I had never considered before regarding his subject. What......more

Goodreads review by Sean

Mission Meyer #3 Third Meyer book and this is a life of John the Baptist with other thoughts, well a lot of other thoughts. Some of the JTB stuff was more wondering and musing than factual as well we don't have that much detail of his life, it was partially helpful, but maybe a little too speculative......more

Goodreads review by S

Nice collection of John's life history a good way to lead into christ path......more