Jesus Goes Public—Precursor and Prelude (Part 2)

It was the influence of the Prophet Elijah that caused John to adopt his methods of direct and blunt assault upon the sins and vices of his contemporaries.  John was not illiterate, he did well know the Jewish sacred writings, but he was hardly cultured.  He was a clear thinker, a powerful speaker, and a fiery denunciator.  He was hardly an example to his age, but he was an eloquent rebuke.  

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