At that time. Between 25 and 30 years have passed since the end of chapter 2. John the Baptist came. Called the "Baptist" because he baptized. He was a reformer and preacher, who led the religious "revival" in preparation for the work of Jesus. Prophecy mentions him (Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1). His birth was announced by an angel (Luke 1:13); he was from a priestly (Levitical) family, son of Zechariah and Elizabeth (who was the cousin of Mary). Desert of Judea. A rocky area in the eastern part of Judea, west of the Jordan and the Dead Sea. Few people lived there, and it was mostly used for pasture.

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