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Jesus EraJohn the Baptist
The Forerunner; Last of the Old Prophets
"The last and greatest of all the Jewish prophets" who served as forerunner to Jesus' public ministry. Born to Zacharias (a priest) and Elizabeth (of priestly descent, distant relative of Mary). Took lifelong Nazarite vows at age 14.
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