Is the baptism of Jesus by John historically certain?

Many recent publications regard the baptism of Jesus by John as historically certain, or virtually so. This essay argues that unless one assumes the existence of an incipient oral form of the synoptic master-narrative that included Mark 1:9 in some form, there is no certain evidence until the latter...

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Published in:Perspectives in religious studies
Main Author: Hedrick, Charles W. 1934- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: [2017]
In: Perspectives in religious studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Baptism / Historicity
RelBib Classification:HC New Testament
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Summary:Many recent publications regard the baptism of Jesus by John as historically certain, or virtually so. This essay argues that unless one assumes the existence of an incipient oral form of the synoptic master-narrative that included Mark 1:9 in some form, there is no certain evidence until the latter half of the first century that John baptized Jesus
ISSN:0093-531X
Contains:Enthalten in: Perspectives in religious studies