I’ll never forget the time I was at a party, I introduced myself as a guy doing a PhD in New Testament, and the guy turned around and said, “I thought the Dead Sea Scrolls have disproved all that stuff.” I made a scrunchy face and then asked if he had ever read the Dead Sea Scrolls, because it was obvious he hadn’t.
Fascinating. I did not know this about John the Baptist. I think he is an extremely interesting character in the Bible who doesn’t really get talked about that much...
Despite some differences, I think it likely that Johnny B was a member or at least an adoptee of the community at one time. They apparently parted ways perhaps over one or more differences you cited above. They felt called to study Torah, he to preach and baptize.
Fascinating. I did not know this about John the Baptist. I think he is an extremely interesting character in the Bible who doesn’t really get talked about that much...
Despite some differences, I think it likely that Johnny B was a member or at least an adoptee of the community at one time. They apparently parted ways perhaps over one or more differences you cited above. They felt called to study Torah, he to preach and baptize.
I enjoy your reflections on John and will definitely watch the podcasts. Thank you!!