Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
371
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1997
Publisher
SPCK (Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge)
ISBN-10
0281051267
ISBN-13
9780281051267
Description
An historical portrait of one of the most fascinating figures of the John the Baptist. Joan Taylor brings the world and work of this strange wandering ascetic to life, and seeks answers to some intriguing questions such as what was the origin of baptism as a symbol for repentance.
Genres
History