1. Contemporary Research and Debated Issues on John the Baptist.
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Martinez, Roberto
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SCHOLARLY method ,ESCHATOLOGY ,PREACHING - Abstract
This article surveys recent studies about John the Baptist, focusing on disputed issues in contemporary research about this historical figure. After briefly reviewing the history of research as a framework for this survey, a presentation of the major contributions on John during the last decades follows. The article then reports on the status quaestionis of some still debated subjects related to the Baptist, such as the content of his message, portrayal as Elijah, relationship to Jesus, baptism, the account in Josephus, association with the Essenes/Qumran, and other minor matters. The work concludes by assessing what the author considers the most important research shifts and contributions of studies on John the Baptist in recent scholarship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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