The Birth of John the Baptist as told in the Book of
Luke in comparison to Mandaean Literature
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RESEARCH DONE BY AJAE
6) The idea of a vision
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Introduction

1) Names of Zechariah and Elizabeth

2) The name of John the Baptist

3) His parent were older and had not had any child

4) His birth was the result of a heavenly interception

5) Zechariah does not believe

6) The idea of a vision

7) The name of John

8) John the Baptist’s birth is threatened

9) John the Baptist is taken away