Question

why is john the baptist called forerunner

Answer 1

Answer:

According to the New Testament, John anticipated a messianic figure greater than himself, and the Gospels portray John as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus, since John announces Jesus' coming and prepares the people for Jesus' ministry.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

According to the New Testament, John anticipated a messianic figure greater than himself, and the Gospels portray John as the precursor or forerunner of Jesus, since John announces Jesus' coming and prepares the people for Jesus' ministry.

Major shrine: Church of St John the Baptist in ...

Born: Late 1st century BC; Herodian Judea, the ...

Died: c. AD 28–36; Machaerus, Perea, the Levant

Feast: 24 June (Nativity); 29 August (Beheadin...