Saint John the Baptist was a Jewish prophet who preached the imminence of God's

final judgment, had several disciples and baptized a number of people.

Synopsis

Born in the late 1st century (circa 5 B.C.), Saint John the Baptist was a Jewish prophet

who preached the imminence of God's final judgment. It is believed that he was born

somewhere in Judea, located near Jerusalem, Israel, according to the New Testament.

A priest of the order of Abijah, John the Baptist gained recognition as a prophet, had

several disciples and baptized a number of people, including Jesus Christ, according to

scripture. Christians believe that John the Baptist was the last great prophet before

Jesus Christ came to earth. He was reportedly beheaded circa 30 A.D.