Ep. 4 John the Baptist

What were the Jewish origins of baptism? Did people really wear camel hair and eat bugs? According to Josephus, was John the Baptist a "bigger deal" than Jesus? Special guest Joan Taylor joins Helen and Dave to discuss how John the Baptist fits into the 1st-century world of the New Testament.

For even more fascinating facts, check out Joan’s book, The Immerser: John the Baptist Within Second Temple Judaism.