305. TNE TALKS: The John the Baptist You’ve Never Heard of

The New Evangelicals Podcast

In this episode, Tim interviews James McGrath, a Bible scholar and author of the book Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist. They discuss the misconceptions and stereotypes surrounding John the Baptist and how understanding him better can lead to a better understanding of Jesus.

Highlights

00:00 Introduction and Overview

03:40 The Two Books on John the Baptist

08:12 John the Baptist: An Anti-Establishment Figure

11:56 The Impact and Fame of John the Baptist

26:04 Jesus' Association with John's Movement

28:24 John the Baptist and Jesus: A Shared Movement within Judaism

33:14 Challenging Established Religious Practices: Animal Sacrifice and the Temple

39:38 John's Emphasis on Social and Economic Justice

45:15 Calling for System Change: John's Message of Transformation

50:03 Inclusivity and Expansiveness: A Theme in the Bible and Christian Tradition

James's Book | Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist

Jame's on X | @ReligionProf

The Devil Wears Prada | Danger Wild Man

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