John the Baptist / Yahya ibn Zakariyya
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John the Baptist / Yahya ibn Zakariyya 🇵🇸

יוֹחָנָן הַמַּטְבִּיל / يحيى عليه السلام (Known as "John the Baptist")
Prophet of the Wilderness, Herald of the Messiah, Apostle of Repentance
Born c. 6 BCE 🇵🇸 Ein Karem, Palestine
Passed Away c. 28 CE Machaerus, Jordan
Lifespan ~33 years old
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Notice / Correction
"Prepare the way of the Lord, make His paths straight. Every valley shall be filled and every mountain and hill brought low."

Archival Overview

Austere prophet of the Judean wilderness who heralded the coming of Jesus Christ. Baptized thousands in the River Jordan, fearlessly rebuking royal corruption, and attained martyrdom under King Herod Antipas.

Biographical Record

Son of the priest Zechariah (Zakariyya) and Elizabeth, John lived an ascetic existence wearing camel's hair and eating locusts and wild honey. Preaching fiery sermons of ethical renewal, he baptized Jesus in the waters of the Jordan, witnessing the descent of the Holy Spirit.

Imprisoned in the fortress of Machaerus for denouncing Herod Antipas's unlawful marriage, he was beheaded, revered across Christianity, Islam, and Mandaeism as an unyielding champion of divine truth.

Key Life Milestones

c. 26 CE

Voice Crying in the Judean Wilderness

Began his ascetic ministry along the lower Jordan River, summoning all classes to repentance.

c. 27 CE

Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan

Recognized Jesus as the Lamb of God, baptizing him as the heavens opened and the Spirit descended.

c. 28 CE

Confrontation with Herod Antipas

Rebuked King Herod for marrying his brother's wife Herodias, leading to his arrest at Machaerus.

c. 29 CE

Martyrdom at Machaerus Fortress

Beheaded at the behest of Salome and Herodias, his head enshrined later in Damascus.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Shrine of Prophet Yahya (John the Baptist), Umayyad Mosque
Machaerus, Jordan
GPS: 33.5119, 36.3067
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