Institute for the Classical Tradition
ANRW II.19.1, pp. 850-875
 
Social Aspects of John the Baptizer's Preaching Mission in the Context of Palestinian Judaism
by Paul Hollenbach, Iowa State University

Contents

I. The Origin of John the Baptizer 852
II. The Preaching Mission of John the Baptizer 856

1. His Opening Salvo

857

2. His Message to Those Coming for Baptism

859

A. To the Unrepentant Powerful (MT 3:7-10)

860

(and to Herod Antipas, MK 6:17-18)

862

B. To the Repentant Powerful

884

a) The Second Baptism (LK 3:16b-17)

865

b) Ethical Criticism and Obligation (LK 3:10-14)

869
III. Summary 875
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 College of Arts & Science
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