Zacharias and the Angelic Prophecy of His Son John
The priest Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth were righteous people who longed for a child in their old age. One day while Zechariah was serving in the temple, the angel Gabriel appeared to him to proclaim the miraculous – Elizabeth would finally conceive a son in her barrenness. But Zacharias questioned Gabriel’s tidings out of […]
John the Baptist
John the Baptist, born in the late 1st century BC and martyred circa 30 AD, remains a pivotal figure in Christian theology and history. Revered for his ascetic lifestyle and prophetic ministry, he is primarily recognized for heralding the arrival of Jesus Christ and administering His baptism. John’s profound impact on religious thought extends beyond […]