John the Baptist
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Son of Zechariah and Elizabeth; conceived six months before Jesus. Forerunner of the Messiah; proclaimed repentance baptism in the Jordan wilderness. Baptized Jesus; identified him as 'the Lamb of God'. Imprisoned by Herod Antipas; beheaded at the request of Herodias's daughter. Greatest born of women, per Jesus.
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