John the Baptist The new testament

Basic Info Also known as yahya the baptizer. Baptized Jesus. very close friends with Jesus. He was born six months after Jesus.

Early life Unexpected birth. His dead lost his voice cause he lost faith in god’s prediction of his son. It returned after he named him John. He was a Nazarite. He grew up in the wilderness.

Public Ministry At the age of thirty he began Preached at the Jordan river Taught people how to repent Baptized people with the holy spirit

Imprisonment and killing Imprisoned by king Herod. He wouldn’t baptize the Queen. He was brought to a fortress Beheaded at the command of king Herod

John’s lifestyle He spent most of his time out in the wilderness. He wore a coat made of camel skin. He at bugs and wild honey.

Present Day Patron saint of French Canada. Patron of Knights Hospitaller in Jerusalem. He was supposedly buried in a small tomb and he was burnt and the rest of his bones were saved by early Christians