John the Baptist

Learn about the life and death of John the Baptist, a cousin of Jesus who baptized him. Find out about the religious ministry espoused by John, as well as the custom of ritual immersion that he, as well as Jesus, likely practiced.

Learn about Herod the Great, who was in power at the time of the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, and his son Herod Antipas, who presided over the deaths of both John and Jesus. Discover these rulers’ significance in the New Testament as it relates to the lives of Jesus and John.

Discover the cave believed to have been used by John the Baptist for the baptisms he performed and learn how ancient drawings have helped to trace the cave to this important theological figure.