A rivális gyülekezet
The Rival Congregation

Summary/Abstract: Not only Jesus of Nazareth but also John the Baptist had disciples. Despite the initial rivalry between the two groups, a certain degree of rapprochement can be detected. Some of John’s disciples joined Christians, resulting in early Christian groups gradually adopting the fasting and prayer habits of John the Baptist’s disciples. The legendary elements of John the Baptist’s life were further linked with the tradition about Jesus. As a result, the role of the “Forerunner” attributed to John the Baptist was born. Jesus’ response to the economic and social crisis of the age was modified among the circle of disciples in such a way that the apocalyptic message of the Baptist became dominant. This study reviews this process.

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