Characteristics of the prophet 75-78. John's relation to the Essenes;
the Pharisees; the Zealots; the Apocalyptists. 79. John and the
Prophets. 80-82. Origin of his baptism. 83. His greatness. 84. His
limitations and self-effacement.
VII
The Messianic Call
Sections 85-96. Pages 82-91
Sections 85, 86. John and Jesus. 87. The baptism of Jesus. 88, 89. The
Messianic call. 90. The gift of the Spirit. 91-94. The temptation. 95.
Source of the narrative. 96. The issue.
VIII
The First Disciples
Sections 97-105. Pages 92-97